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Troe Family History

Troe 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, Roe, Tron, Trom, Tree, Broe, Trone, True, Wroe

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Where is the Troe family from?

You can see how Troe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Troe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Troe families living in Somerset. This was about 63% of all the recorded Troe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Troe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troe 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 Troe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troe. 23% of Troe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Troe women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Contractor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Troe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Troe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troe 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Troe. 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 517 military records available for the last name Troe. For the veterans among your Troe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Troe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Troe in 1962 was 72, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Troe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troe 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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