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Trusty Family History

Trusty Surname Meaning

English (Durham): apparently a nickname from Middle English trusti ‘trustworthy faithful loyal’. Compare Trust.

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


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Where is the Trusty family from?

You can see how Trusty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trusty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trusty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Trusty families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Trusty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trusty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trusty 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 Trusty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trusty. 34% of Trusty men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Trusty women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trusty were Miner and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housework
    9%

What Trusty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Trusty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trusty 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Trusty. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Trusty. For the veterans among your Trusty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trusty lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Trusty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trusty in 1945 was 29, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trusty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trusty 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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