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Truelsen Family History

Truelsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Truels a derivative of Old Norse Thorgils (see Trulson).

This surname which is very rare in Norway is also found in northern Germany.

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


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Where is the Truelsen family from?

You can see how Truelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truelsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Truelsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Truelsen families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Truelsen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Truelsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truelsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Truelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Truelsen. 100% of Truelsen 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 944 census records available for the last name Truelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truelsen 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Truelsen. 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 196 military records available for the last name Truelsen. For the veterans among your Truelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truelsen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Truelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Truelsen in 1955 was 50, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truelsen 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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