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Trovinger Family History

Trovinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname possibly Treffinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trovinger family from?

You can see how Trovinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trovinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trovinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Trovinger families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Trovinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trovinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trovinger 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 Trovinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trovinger. 18% of Trovinger men worked as a Clerk and 38% of Trovinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trovinger were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Watchman
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Trovinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trovinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trovinger 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Trovinger. 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 310 military records available for the last name Trovinger. For the veterans among your Trovinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trovinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Trovinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Trovinger in 1956 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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