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Trussler Family History

Trussler Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Sussex; of Norman origin): nickname or occupational name from Old French trousser ‘to truss bind carry off’ + love ‘(she-)wolf’ probably for a wolf-hunter.

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


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Where is the Trussler family from?

You can see how Trussler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trussler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trussler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 159 Trussler families living in Surrey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Trussler's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Trussler families in 1891.
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What did your Trussler 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 Trussler. 19% of Trussler men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Trussler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trussler were Builders Labourer and Domestic.

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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
    19%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Farm Carter
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic
    2%

What Trussler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Trussler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trussler 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Trussler. 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 836 military records available for the last name Trussler. For the veterans among your Trussler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trussler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Trussler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trussler in 1955 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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