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Trotton Family History

Trotton 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: Trotto, Totton, Crofton, Tronson, Cotton, Stratton, Shotton, Bratton

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Where is the Trotton family from?

You can see how Trotton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trotton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Trotton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Trotton family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Trotton's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Trotton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Trotton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trotton 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Trotton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Trotton. For the veterans among your Trotton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trotton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Trotton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Trotton in 1973 was 86, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trotton 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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