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Trunner Family History

Trunner 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: Trenner, Brunner, Runner, Turner, Tanner, Brenner, Gunner, Trainer

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Where is the Trunner family from?

You can see how Trunner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trunner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trunner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Trunner families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trunner's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Trunner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trunner 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 Trunner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trunner. 100% of Trunner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Trunner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Trunner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trunner 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Trunner. 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 36 military records available for the last name Trunner. For the veterans among your Trunner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trunner lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Trunner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trunner in 1983 was 61, and 27 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trunner 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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