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Trossman Family History

Trossman 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: Crossman, Rossman, Grossman, Brossman, Roseman, Rosman, Mossman

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Where is the Trossman family from?

You can see how Trossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trossman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Trossman families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Trossman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Trossman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trossman 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 Trossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trossman. 23% of Trossman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Trossman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trossman were Dentist and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Dentist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Trossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Trossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trossman 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Trossman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Trossman. For the veterans among your Trossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trossman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Trossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trossman in 1964 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trossman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trossman 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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