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Trowsdale Family History

Trowsdale Surname Meaning

see Trousdale.

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


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Where is the Trowsdale family from?

You can see how Trowsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowsdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Trowsdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Trowsdale families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Trowsdale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trowsdale families in 1891.
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What did your Trowsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trowsdale. 43% of Trowsdale men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Trowsdale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trowsdale were Market Gardener (own Account) and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Market Gardener (own Account)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%

What Trowsdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trowsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowsdale 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Trowsdale. 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 321 military records available for the last name Trowsdale. For the veterans among your Trowsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowsdale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Trowsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trowsdale in 1966 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trowsdale 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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