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Trowhill Family History

Trowhill Surname Meaning

see Trowell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trowhill family from?

You can see how Trowhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowhill family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Trowhill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Trowhill family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trowhill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trowhill families in 1891.
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What did your Trowhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trowhill. 50% of Trowhill men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Trowhill 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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Farm Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Trowhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Trowhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowhill 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 Trowhill. 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 21 military records available for the last name Trowhill. For the veterans among your Trowhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowhill lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1979, in the United States, Trowhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Trowhill in 1960 was 69, and 60 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trowhill 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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