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Trullinger Family History

Trullinger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Trollinger.

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


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Where is the Trullinger family from?

You can see how Trullinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trullinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trullinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Trullinger families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Trullinger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Trullinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trullinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trullinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trullinger. 27% of Trullinger men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Trullinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trullinger were Truck Driver and Photographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Photographer
    14%

What Trullinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trullinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trullinger 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Trullinger. 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 587 military records available for the last name Trullinger. For the veterans among your Trullinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trullinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trullinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trullinger in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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