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Troxel Family History

Troxel Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Traxel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Troxel family from?

You can see how Troxel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troxel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Troxel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 40 Troxel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Troxel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Troxel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troxel 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 Troxel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troxel. 23% of Troxel men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Troxel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troxel were Clerk and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    10%

What Troxel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Troxel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troxel 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Troxel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Troxel. For the veterans among your Troxel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troxel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Troxel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Troxel in 1948 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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