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Trodson Family History

Trodson 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: Tronson, Goodson, Rosson, Trulson, Aronson, Woodson, Thronson

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Where is the Trodson family from?

You can see how Trodson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trodson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Trodson families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trodson's in USA. California had the highest population of Trodson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trodson 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 54 census records available for the last name Trodson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trodson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Trodson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Trodson. For the veterans among your Trodson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trodson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Trodson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Trodson in 1967 was 61, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trodson 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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