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Truelson Family History

Truelson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Truelsen.

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


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Where is the Truelson family from?

You can see how Truelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Truelson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Truelson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Truelson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Truelson families in 1891.
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What did your Truelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truelson. 37% of Truelson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Truelson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Truelson were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Truelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Truelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truelson 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Truelson. 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 149 military records available for the last name Truelson. For the veterans among your Truelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truelson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Truelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Truelson in 1950 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truelson 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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