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Trochowski Family History

Trochowski 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: Grochowski, Grocholski, Grohowski, Obuchowski, Stachowski

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Where is the Trochowski family from?

You can see how Trochowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trochowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Trochowski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trochowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trochowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trochowski 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 Trochowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trochowski. 58% of Trochowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Trochowski women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Trochowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Trochowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trochowski 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Trochowski. 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 59 military records available for the last name Trochowski. For the veterans among your Trochowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trochowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Trochowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Trochowski in 1968 was 77, and 77 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trochowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trochowski 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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