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Trostman Family History

Trostman 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: Trotman, Troutman, Crossman, Roseman, Rosman, Tristan, Brotman

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Where is the Trostman family from?

You can see how Trostman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trostman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Trostman families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Trostman's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Trostman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trostman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Trostman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trostman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Trostman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Trostman. For the veterans among your Trostman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trostman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Trostman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trostman in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trostman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trostman 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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