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Trulley Family History

Trulley 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: Tulley, Gulley, Tuller, Turley, Pulley, Tully, Tilley, Bulley, Trull

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Where is the Trulley family from?

You can see how Trulley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trulley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trulley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Trulley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trulley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trulley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trulley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trulley. 100% of Trulley men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Trulley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Trulley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trulley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Trulley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Trulley. For the veterans among your Trulley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trulley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Trulley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trulley in 1968 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trulley 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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