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Trowe Family History

Trowe 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: Trow, Rowe, Trower, Trone, Crowe, Growe, Browe, Towe, Rose, Rode

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Where is the Trowe family from?

You can see how Trowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trowe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Trowe families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Trowe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Trowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trowe 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 Trowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trowe. 100% of Trowe men worked as a House Painter and 100% of Trowe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Trowe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Trowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowe 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Trowe. 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 84 military records available for the last name Trowe. For the veterans among your Trowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Trowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trowe in 1961 was 53, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trowe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trowe 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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