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Truesdell Family History

Truesdell Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Truesdale. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Truesdell family from?

You can see how Truesdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truesdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truesdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Truesdell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Truesdell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Truesdell families in 1891.
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What did your Truesdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truesdell. 17% of Truesdell men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Truesdell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Truesdell were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Truesdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Truesdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truesdell 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Truesdell. 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 Truesdell. For the veterans among your Truesdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truesdell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Truesdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Truesdell in 1942 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truesdell 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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