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Tronsdale Family History

Tronsdale Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Trousdale, Lonsdale, Croasdale, Truesdale, Trundle, Trindle, Dinsdale

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Where is the Tronsdale family from?

You can see how Tronsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tronsdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tronsdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tronsdale families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tronsdale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tronsdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tronsdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tronsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tronsdale. 100% of Tronsdale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

What Tronsdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Tronsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tronsdale census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 90 immigration records available for the last name Tronsdale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Tronsdale. For the veterans among your Tronsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tronsdale lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Tronsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tronsdale in 1967 was 64, and 61 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tronsdale ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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