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Troddan Family History

Troddan 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: Trojan, Todman, Troyan, Trotman, Roldan, Rodden, Rodda, Brodman

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Where is the Troddan family from?

You can see how Troddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troddan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Troddan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Troddan families living in Ayrshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Troddan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Troddan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troddan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Troddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troddan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Troddan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Troddan. For the veterans among your Troddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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