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Trounsell Family History

Trounsell 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: Trussell, Brunsell, Trunnell, Counsell, Hounsell, Roussell, Townsell

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What did your Trounsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Friction Press Hand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trounsell. 100% of Trounsell women worked as a Friction Press Hand.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Friction Press Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Trounsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trounsell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Trounsell. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Trounsell. For the veterans among your Trounsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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