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Truelsen Family History

Truelsen Name Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Truels a derivative of Old Norse Thorgils (see Trulson ). This surname which is very rare in Norway is also found in northern Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Truelson, Nelsen, Thuesen, Paulsen, Theisen, Ketelsen, Arnesen

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Where is the Truelsen family from?

You can see how Truelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truelsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Truelsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Truelsen families living in Iowa. This was about 42% of all the recorded Truelsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Truelsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truelsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Truelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truelsen. 40% of Truelsen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Truelsen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Truelsen were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Truelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truelsen 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Truelsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 196 military records available for the last name Truelsen. For the veterans among your Truelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truelsen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Truelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Truelsen in 1955 was 50, and 76 in 2003.

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