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Trodden Family History

Trodden Surname Meaning

Irish (Armagh): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Trodáin ‘descendant of Trodán’ a personal name probably based on a diminutive of trod ‘fight’

thus meaning ‘little fighter’.

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


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Where is the Trodden family from?

You can see how Trodden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trodden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Trodden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Trodden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Trodden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trodden families in 1891.
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What did your Trodden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trodden. 67% of Trodden men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Trodden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trodden were Fitters Labourer and Cotton Weaver.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Fitters Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Charwoman
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trodden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trodden 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Trodden. 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 324 military records available for the last name Trodden. For the veterans among your Trodden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trodden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Trodden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trodden in 1964 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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