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Trodglen Family History

Trodglen 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: Troglin, Roden, Trudgeon, Troeger, Broden, Trouten, Brogden, Ridgley

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Where is the Trodglen family from?

You can see how Trodglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trodglen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Trodglen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Trodglen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trodglen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trodglen 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 Trodglen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Trodglen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Trodglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trodglen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Trodglen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Trodglen. For the veterans among your Trodglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trodglen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Trodglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trodglen in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trodglen 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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