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Trotty Family History

Trotty 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: Crotty, Trott, Trotto, Totty, Trotta, Trotti, Troy, Trost, Trotter

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Where is the Trotty family from?

You can see how Trotty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trotty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trotty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Trotty families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trotty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trotty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trotty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trotty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trotty. 37% of Trotty men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Trotty women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trotty were Mechanic and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Trotty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Trotty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trotty 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Trotty. 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 83 military records available for the last name Trotty. For the veterans among your Trotty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trotty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Trotty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trotty in 1967 was 47, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trotty 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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