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Trovy Family History

Trovy 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: Troy, Grove, Trow, Roy, Trost, Troup, Tracy, Toy, Tron, Trokey

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Where is the Trovy family from?

You can see how Trovy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trovy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trovy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Trovy family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Trovy's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Trovy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trovy 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 75 census records available for the last name Trovy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trovy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Trovy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Trovy. For the veterans among your Trovy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trovy lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Trovy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trovy in 1988 was 67, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trovy 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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