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Troast Family History

Troast Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Trost or Dutch Troost.

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


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Where is the Troast family from?

You can see how Troast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troast family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Troast families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Troast family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Troast's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Troast families in 1891.
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What did your Troast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Troast. 42% of Troast men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Troast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troast 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Troast. 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 218 military records available for the last name Troast. For the veterans among your Troast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troast lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Troast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Troast in 1950 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troast 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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