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Trottmann Family History

Trottmann 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: Rottmann, Trautmann, Ottmann, Trotman, Rottman, Troutman, Rothmann

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Where is the Trottmann family from?

You can see how Trottmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trottmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trottmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Trottmann families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Trottmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trottmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trottmann 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 72 census records available for the last name Trottmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trottmann 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Trottmann. 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 291 military records available for the last name Trottmann. For the veterans among your Trottmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trottmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Trottmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trottmann in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trottmann 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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