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Trussler Name 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. Compare Manlove .

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


Similar surnames: Russler, Tressler, Trusler, Dressler, Tessler, Pressler, Ressler

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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 1911 there were 43 Trussler families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Trussler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trussler families in 1911.
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What did your Trussler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trussler. 38% of Trussler men worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Mechanic
    25%
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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 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 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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