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Trunels Family History

Trunels Name 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: Trundle, Truell, Brunell, Trudel, Runnels, Trunnell, Tunell, Tranel

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Where is the Trunels family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trunels 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 Trunels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trunels. 100% of Trunels men worked as a Common Laborer. .

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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

  • Common Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Trunels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trunels 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Trunels. 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 7 military records available for the last name Trunels. For the veterans among your Trunels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trunels lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Trunels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trunels in 1973 was 66, and 29 in 2000.

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