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Troel Family History

Troel 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: Troll, Troxel, Troy, Tafel, Toll, Turkel, Krol, Noel, Trow, Trost

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Where is the Troel family from?

You can see how Troel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Troel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Troel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Troel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Troel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troel 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 94 census records available for the last name Troel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Troel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Troel. For the veterans among your Troel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Troel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Troel in 1967 was 87, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troel 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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