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Truell Family History

Truell Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire and Dorset): variant of Trowell. This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Truell family from?

You can see how Truell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Truell families living in Dorset. This was about 37% of all the recorded Truell's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Truell families in 1891.
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What did your Truell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Truell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truell 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Truell. 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 511 military records available for the last name Truell. For the veterans among your Truell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Truell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Truell in 1954 was 56, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Truell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truell 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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