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Truesdell Family History

Truesdell Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Truesdale . This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Truesdale, Trussell, Tisdell, Treadwell, Reddell, Trunnell, Rundell

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Where is the Truesdell family from?

You can see how Truesdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truesdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truesdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Truesdell families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Truesdell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Truesdell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truesdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Truesdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Truesdell. 60% of Truesdell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Truesdell women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Truesdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truesdell 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Truesdell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Truesdell. For the veterans among your Truesdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truesdell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Truesdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Truesdell in 1942 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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