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Trosdahl Family History

Trosdahl 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: Rosdahl, Grondahl, Rendahl, Rosendahl, Opdahl, Nordahl, Rosal

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Where is the Trosdahl family from?

You can see how Trosdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trosdahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trosdahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Trosdahl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Trosdahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Trosdahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trosdahl 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 Trosdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trosdahl. 50% of Trosdahl men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Trosdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Trosdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trosdahl 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Trosdahl. 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 13 military records available for the last name Trosdahl. For the veterans among your Trosdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trosdahl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Trosdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Trosdahl in 1968 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trosdahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trosdahl 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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