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Trude Name Meaning

German: from a short form of the female personal name Gertrude composed of the ancient Germanic elements gēr ‘spear’ + trud ‘strength’ the latter being subsequently reinterpreted as traut ‘dear’ yielding the form Gertraut (see Draudt ). English (Devon): variant of Trodd a topographic name for someone who lived by a path or track (Middle English Old English trod); or perhaps from a misdivision of the Middle English phrase atte rode either ‘at the clearing’ (Old English rod rodu) or ‘at the reed bed’ (Old English hrēod).

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


Similar surnames: Drude, Trudel, Rudi, Rude, Trull, Ude, Trine, Thode, Ruge, Rudes

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You can see how Trude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trude family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trude families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Trude families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Trude's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Trude families in 1911.
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What did your Trude ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trude. 50% of Trude men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trude 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Trude. 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 886 military records available for the last name Trude. For the veterans among your Trude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trude lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Trude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trude in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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