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Trosper Family History

Trosper Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Alsatian Strasbach or Strassbach (see Strausbaugh).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trosper family from?

You can see how Trosper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trosper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trosper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Trosper families living in Kentucky. This was about 41% of all the recorded Trosper's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Trosper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trosper 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 Trosper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trosper. 30% of Trosper men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Trosper women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trosper were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Trosper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trosper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trosper 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Trosper. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trosper. For the veterans among your Trosper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trosper lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Trosper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trosper in 1944 was 36, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trosper 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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