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Trogstad Family History

Trogstad 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: Rogstad, Trygstad, Krogstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Thorstad, Skogstad

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Where is the Trogstad family from?

You can see how Trogstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trogstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trogstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Trogstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Trogstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Trogstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trogstad 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 Trogstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trogstad. 31% of Trogstad men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Helper
    16%

What Trogstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Trogstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trogstad 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Trogstad. 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 53 military records available for the last name Trogstad. For the veterans among your Trogstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trogstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Trogstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Trogstad in 1962 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trogstad 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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