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Trostle Family History

Trostle Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Trostel and probably also of South German (mainly Austria) Tröstl a variant of Trost.

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


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Where is the Trostle family from?

You can see how Trostle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trostle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trostle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Trostle family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trostle's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Trostle families in 1891.
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What did your Trostle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trostle. 22% of Trostle men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Trostle women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trostle were Carpenter and Servant.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Servant
    9%

What Trostle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trostle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trostle 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Trostle. 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 994 military records available for the last name Trostle. For the veterans among your Trostle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trostle lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Trostle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trostle in 1948 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trostle 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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