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Trussel Family History

Trussel 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, Trissel, Brussel, Tressel, Russel, Gressel, Brassel

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Where is the Trussel family from?

You can see how Trussel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trussel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trussel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Trussel families living in Manitoba. This was about 79% of all the recorded Trussel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Trussel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trussel 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 Trussel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trussel. 45% of Trussel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Trussel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trussel were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Trussel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trussel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trussel 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Trussel. 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 378 military records available for the last name Trussel. For the veterans among your Trussel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trussel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Trussel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trussel in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trussel 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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