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Trothen Family History

Trothen 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: Trathen, Trotter, Broten, Brother, Strother, Rother, Troth, Roten

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Where is the Trothen family from?

You can see how Trothen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trothen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Trothen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Trothen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Trothen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trothen 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 265 census records available for the last name Trothen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trothen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Trothen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Trothen. For the veterans among your Trothen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trothen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Trothen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trothen in 1989 was 92, and 102 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trothen 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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