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Tro Family History

Tro 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, To, Tao, Aro, Trow, Toro, Turo, Tron, Bro, Tio

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Where is the Tro family from?

You can see how Tro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tro families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Tro's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tro 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 Tro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tro. 60% of Tro men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tro 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Tro. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Tro. For the veterans among your Tro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tro lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Tro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tro in 1967 was 70, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tro 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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