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Trunkett Family History

Trunkett 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: Plunkett, Tuckett, Truett, Turkett, Trickett, Brunett, Burkett

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Where is the Trunkett family from?

You can see how Trunkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trunkett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trunkett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Trunkett family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trunkett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trunkett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trunkett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Trunkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trunkett 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Trunkett. 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 27 military records available for the last name Trunkett. For the veterans among your Trunkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trunkett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Trunkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Trunkett in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trunkett 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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