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Trobough Family History

Trobough 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: Trobaugh, Turnbough, Rombough, Cobaugh, Brough, Lobaugh, Bough

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Where is the Trobough family from?

You can see how Trobough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trobough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trobough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Trobough families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trobough's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Trobough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trobough 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 Trobough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trobough. 36% of Trobough men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Trobough women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Trobough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trobough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trobough 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Trobough. 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 209 military records available for the last name Trobough. For the veterans among your Trobough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trobough lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trobough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trobough in 1963 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trobough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trobough 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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