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Trowsse Family History

Trowsse 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: Towse, Rosse, Tross, Troise, Prowse, Crosse, Rowse, Rousse, Grosse

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Where is the Trowsse family from?

You can see how Trowsse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowsse family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Trowsse families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Trowsse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trowsse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trowsse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Trowsse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Trowsse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowsse 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Trowsse. 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 Trowsse. For the veterans among your Trowsse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowsse lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Trowsse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Trowsse in 1978 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trowsse 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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