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Trofatter Family History

Trofatter 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: Trotter, Rotter, Trompeter, Tranter, Tretter, Hovatter, Trattner

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Where is the Trofatter family from?

You can see how Trofatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trofatter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trofatter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Trofatter families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Trofatter's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Trofatter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trofatter 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 147 census records available for the last name Trofatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trofatter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Trofatter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Trofatter. For the veterans among your Trofatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trofatter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Trofatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Trofatter in 1970 was 76, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trofatter 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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