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Troye Family History

Troye 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: Troy, Toye, Troyer, Trone, Roye, Rye, Rose, Rode, Grove, Tone

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Where is the Troye family from?

You can see how Troye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troye family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Troye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Troye families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Troye's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Troye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troye 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 Troye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troye. 75% of Troye men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Troye women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Troye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Troye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troye 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Troye. 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 122 military records available for the last name Troye. For the veterans among your Troye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troye lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Troye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Troye in 1957 was 56, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Troye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troye 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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