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Troake Family History

Troake Surname Meaning

see Troke.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Troake family from?

You can see how Troake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Troake families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Troake families living in Somerset. This was about 46% of all the recorded Troake's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Troake families in 1891.
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What did your Troake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Troake. 34% of Troake men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Troake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troake were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Records Clerk
    17%
  • Railway Signalman
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Troake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troake 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Troake. 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 212 military records available for the last name Troake. For the veterans among your Troake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troake lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Troake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Troake in 1979 was 92, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troake 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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