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Truell Family History

Truell Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire and Dorset): variant of Trowell. This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Truell family from?

You can see how Truell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Truell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Truell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Truell families in 1911.
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What did your Truell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truell. 43% of Truell men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Truell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Truell were Farmer and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Truell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Truell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truell 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Truell. 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 511 military records available for the last name Truell. For the veterans among your Truell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Truell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Truell in 1954 was 56, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Truell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truell 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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