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Trosko Family History

Trosko 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: Trosky, Trisko, Rosko, Trost, Bosko, Toso, Kosko, Trocki, Rosso

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Where is the Trosko family from?

You can see how Trosko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trosko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Trosko families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Trosko families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Trosko's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Trosko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trosko 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 Trosko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trosko. 60% of Trosko 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
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%

What Trosko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Trosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trosko 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Trosko. 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 79 military records available for the last name Trosko. For the veterans among your Trosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trosko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Trosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trosko in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trosko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trosko 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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