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Trosell Family History

Trosell 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: Rosell, Trowell, Troxell, Trussell, Truell, Thorsell, Rowell, Thorell

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Where is the Trosell family from?

You can see how Trosell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trosell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trosell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Trosell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trosell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trosell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trosell 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 Trosell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Taxic Driver
    50%

What Trosell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Trosell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trosell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Trosell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Trosell. For the veterans among your Trosell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trosell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Trosell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trosell in 1966 was 34, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trosell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trosell 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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