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Trudel Family History

Trudel Surname Meaning

French:: from a pet form of the male personal name Tr(o)ude a shortened form of Touroude from ancient Germanic Turold composed of the elements tur ‘giant’ or Thor the god of thunder and wald ‘power authority’.

Alternatively, perhaps from a pet form of the female personal name Gertrude (see Trude).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trudel family from?

You can see how Trudel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trudel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trudel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Trudel families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trudel's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Trudel families in 1891.
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What did your Trudel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trudel. 18% of Trudel men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Trudel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trudel were Mechanic and Looping.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Registered Nurse
    10%
  • Looping
    7%

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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Trudel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trudel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Trudel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Trudel. For the veterans among your Trudel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trudel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Trudel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Trudel in 1961 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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