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Truesdel Family History

Truesdel 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: Truesdell, Trudel, Truesdale, Tressel, Trussell, Gressel, Redel

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Where is the Truesdel family from?

You can see how Truesdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truesdel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truesdel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Truesdel family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Truesdel's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Truesdel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truesdel 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 Truesdel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truesdel. 100% of Truesdel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Truesdel women worked as a House Wife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Truesdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truesdel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Truesdel. 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 253 military records available for the last name Truesdel. For the veterans among your Truesdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truesdel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Truesdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Truesdel in 1964 was 75, and 57 in 2002.

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