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Trocke Family History

Trocke 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: Troche, Trocki, Rocke, Cocke, Brock, Rock, Crocker, Trice, Krock

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Where is the Trocke family from?

You can see how Trocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trocke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trocke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Trocke families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Trocke's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Trocke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trocke 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 Trocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trocke. 20% of Trocke men worked as a Farming and 100% of Trocke women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Baker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Trocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Trocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trocke 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 Trocke. 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 104 military records available for the last name Trocke. For the veterans among your Trocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trocke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Trocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trocke in 1966 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trocke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trocke 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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