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Trobaugh Family History

Trobaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of a German habitational name probably from Trarbach (now called Traben-Trarbach) on the Mosel River.

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


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Where is the Trobaugh family from?

You can see how Trobaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trobaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trobaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Trobaugh families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Trobaugh's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Trobaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trobaugh 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 Trobaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trobaugh. 32% of Trobaugh men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Trobaugh women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trobaugh were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Trobaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trobaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trobaugh 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Trobaugh. 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 940 military records available for the last name Trobaugh. For the veterans among your Trobaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trobaugh lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Trobaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trobaugh in 1946 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trobaugh 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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