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Troelsch Family History

Troelsch 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: Roesch, Groetsch, Koelsch, Froelich, Tresch, Trench, Rensch, Ruesch

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Where is the Troelsch family from?

You can see how Troelsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troelsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Troelsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Troelsch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Troelsch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Troelsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troelsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Troelsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Troelsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troelsch 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Troelsch. 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 16 military records available for the last name Troelsch. For the veterans among your Troelsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troelsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Troelsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Troelsch in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troelsch 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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