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Troon Family History

Troon Surname Meaning

From one or more of several places in Cornwall with names deriving from Middle Cornish tre + goen (‘farm on the downs’), such as Troon in Camborne.

Trewoon in Budock, Trewoon in Saint Mewan, and Troon in Breage are additional locations that share this etymology.

Similarly, Trewoon in Mullion and Trewoone in Phillack also reflect the same linguistic origin.

These names highlight the agricultural heritage of the area and its connection to the landscape.

Understanding these names provides insight into the history and cultural significance of the places in Cornwall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Troon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Troon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Troon families living in Cornwall. This was about 81% of all the recorded Troon's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Troon families in 1891.
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What did your Troon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Troon. 100% of Troon men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 86% of Troon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Troon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troon 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Troon. 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 255 military records available for the last name Troon. For the veterans among your Troon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Troon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Troon in 1970 was 68, and 63 in 1990.

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