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Early Origins of the Trudel family

The surname Trudel was first found in Champagne, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Ardennes/Marne and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and, letters patent confirming their nobility. The family surname grew in prominence and made important contributions to this early society. They branched into Paris and L'Orne.

Jean Trudelle, born in 1626, son of Jean and Marguerite (née Nouier), of Parfondeval, was a French weaver that arrived in Quebec in September 1655. He married Marguerite Thomas, born in 1634, daughter of Jean and Marguerite (née Fredy), on 14th November 1655. They settled on a three acre farm in L'Ange Gardien with their one child. They remained there together until Marguerite's death on 1st September 1695. Jean passed away on 26th November 1699. [1]

Early History of the Trudel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trudel research. Another 32 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1667 and 1669 are included under the topic Early Trudel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Trudel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Trudelle, Trudel, Trudan, Trudaine, Trutelle, Trutel, Trudaile, Trudell, Trutell, Troudelle, Troutelle, Troudel, Trudèle and many more.

Early Notables of the Trudel family

Notable amongst the family during this period was

  • the Trudelle family of Champagne...
  • Adrien Trudel was ennobled in 1669 by Louis XIV for his military service at Lille in 1667...

Trudel World Ranking

In the United States, the name Trudel is the 16,308th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [2] However, in Canada, the name Trudel is ranked the 315th most popular surname with an estimated 14,080 people with that name. [3] And in Quebec, Canada, the name Trudel is the 102nd popular surname. [4]


United States Trudel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Trudel Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Marie-Madeleine Trudel married in America in 1676
Trudel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Ovide Trudel, who settled in America in 1884
  • Napoleon Trudel, and Prospere Trudel, who both immigrated to Michigan in 1888

Canada Trudel migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Trudel Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Pierre Trudel married in Château-Richer, Quebec in 1680
  • Pierre Trudel, son of Jean and Marguerite, who married Françoise Lefrançois, daughter of Charles and Marie-Madeleine, in Château-Richer, Quebec on 26th February 1680 [5]
  • Nicolas Trudel, son of Jean and Marguerite, who married Barbe Letartre, daughter of René and Louise, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 14th January 1684 [5]
  • Jean Trudel, son of Jean and Marguerite, who married Louise Mathieu, daughter of Jean and Anne, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 8th January 1691 [5]
  • Antoine Trudel, son of Jean and Marguerite, who married Madeleine Gariépy, daughter of François and Marie, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 10th February 1691 [5]
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Trudel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Joseph Trudel married in l'Ange-Gardien in 1702
  • Louis Trudel, son of Pierre and Françoise, who married Angélique Tardif, daughter of Guillaume and Marguerite, in L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec on 27th August 1714 [5]
  • Alexandre Trudel, son of Jean and Marie-Louise, who married Madeleine Bélanger, daughter of François and Catherine, in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Quebec on 3rd February 1723 [5]
  • Gabriel Trudel, son of Jean and Marie-Louise, who married Angélique Grégoire, daughter of Jean-François and Marie-Anne, in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Quebec on 9th October 1724 [5]
  • Antoine Trudel, son of Antoine and Jeanne, who married Marguerite Picard, daughter of Jacques and Marie-Anne, in Longue-Pointe, Quebec on 27th December 1728 [5]
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Trudel (post 1700) +

  • Louis Napoleon Trudel (1912-1971), American professional NHL ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks from (1932-1954)
  • Marcel Trudel CC GOQ (1917-2011), Canadian historian and academic who wrote more than 40 books on the history of New France
  • Yves Trudel (1950-2022), Canadian actor and playwright from Quebec, famous for the role of Méo in the film Elvis Gratton (1981-1985)
  • Denise Trudel (b. 1955), Canadian politician, MNA for Charlesbourg (2012-2014)
  • François-Xavier-Anselme Trudel (1838-1890), French Canadian politician, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Champlain (1871-1875)
  • Olivier Trudel (1781-1859), French Canadian farmer and politician who represented Champlain in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1830 to 1838, grandfather of François-Xavier-Anselme Trudel
  • Jean-Guy Andre Trudel (b. 1975), Canadian former professional NHL ice hockey left winger who played from 1996 to 2010
  • Jacques L. Trudel (1919-2004), French Canadian politician, Member of Parliament for Bourassa/Montreal-Bourassa (1968-1979)
  • Luc Trudel, French Canadian politician, MNA for Saint-Maurice (2012-2014)
  • Robert Trudel (1820-1886), French Canadian politician, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Champlain (1881-1886)
  • ... (Another 10 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


The Trudel Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Ad Sum
Motto Translation: I am


  1. Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
  2. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  3. "Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps - Forebears." Forebears, https://forebears.io/surnames
  4. "The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
  5. Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.


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