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Trustem Family History

Trustem 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: Bruster, Trust, Trester, Rusten, Trostel, Trusler, Traster, Trusty

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Where is the Trustem family from?

You can see how Trustem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trustem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Trustem families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Trustem's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Trustem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trustem 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 225 census records available for the last name Trustem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trustem 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 immigration records available for the last name Trustem. 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 18 military records available for the last name Trustem. For the veterans among your Trustem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trustem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Trustem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trustem in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trustem 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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