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Trob Family History

Trob Surname 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: Troy, Trow, Tron, Grob, Trom, Krob, Thor, To, Strom, Tao

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Where is the Trob family from?

You can see how Trob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trob family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trob family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Trob's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Trob families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trob surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Trob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trob 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Trob. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Trob. For the veterans among your Trob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trob lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Trob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Trob in 1969 was 68, and 67 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trob 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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