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Truscott Family History

Truscott Surname Meaning

Cornish (Cornwall and Devon): habitational name from Truscott in the parish of Saint Stephen by Launceston (Cornwall).

The placename probably derives from Middle Cornish dres ‘across beyond’ + cos ‘wood’ (Old Cornish cuit).

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


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Where is the Truscott family from?

You can see how Truscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truscott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truscott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 704 Truscott families living in Cornwall. This was about 45% of all the recorded Truscott's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Truscott families in 1891.
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What did your Truscott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Truscott. 10% of Truscott men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Truscott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Truscott were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • China Clay Labourer
    9%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Truscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truscott 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Truscott. 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 Truscott. For the veterans among your Truscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truscott lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Truscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Truscott in 1945 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

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