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Troxwell Family History

Troxwell 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: Trowell, Troxell, Rowell, Rodwell, Crotwell, Cromwell, Foxwell

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Where is the Troxwell family from?

You can see how Troxwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troxwell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Troxwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Troxwell families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Troxwell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Troxwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troxwell 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 Troxwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Troxwell. 50% of Troxwell men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Troxwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Troxwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troxwell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Troxwell. 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 94 military records available for the last name Troxwell. For the veterans among your Troxwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troxwell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Troxwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Troxwell in 1969 was 85, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Troxwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troxwell 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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