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Trovatten Family History

Trovatten 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: Trotter, Bratten, Wratten, Trevarthen, Hovatter, Trouten, Tritten

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Where is the Trovatten family from?

You can see how Trovatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trovatten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Trovatten families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Trovatten's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Trovatten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trovatten 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 Trovatten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trovatten. 60% of Trovatten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Trovatten women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Trovatten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Trovatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trovatten 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Trovatten. 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 57 military records available for the last name Trovatten. For the veterans among your Trovatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trovatten lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Trovatten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trovatten in 1961 was 68, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trovatten 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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