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Trugillo Family History

Trugillo 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: Trujillo, Truxillo, Trillo, Truglio, Truell, Trull, Rullo, Hugill

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Where is the Trugillo family from?

You can see how Trugillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trugillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trugillo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 184 Trugillo families living in Colorado. This was about 54% of all the recorded Trugillo's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Trugillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trugillo 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 Trugillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trugillo. 48% of Trugillo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Trugillo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trugillo were Sheep Herder and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Sheep Herder
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Trugillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trugillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trugillo 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Trugillo. 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 376 military records available for the last name Trugillo. For the veterans among your Trugillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trugillo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Trugillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trugillo in 1969 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trugillo 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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