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Truesdill Family History

Truesdill 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, Truesdale, Trussell, Truell, Brunskill, Rudesill, Tunstill

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Where is the Truesdill family from?

You can see how Truesdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truesdill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Truesdill families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Truesdill families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Truesdill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Truesdill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Truesdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truesdill 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Truesdill. 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 31 military records available for the last name Truesdill. For the veterans among your Truesdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truesdill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Truesdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Truesdill in 1968 was 69, and 62 in 2002.

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