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Trunnell Family History

Trunnell Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Trundle.

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


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Where is the Trunnell family from?

You can see how Trunnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trunnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trunnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Trunnell families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Trunnell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Trunnell families in 1911.
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What did your Trunnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trunnell. 63% of Trunnell men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Trunnell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trunnell were Junk Dealer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Hand At Home
    8%
  • Junk Dealer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Dept Mgr
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Trunnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trunnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trunnell 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Trunnell. 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 581 military records available for the last name Trunnell. For the veterans among your Trunnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trunnell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Trunnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trunnell in 1956 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trunnell 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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