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Troeger Family History

Troeger Surname Meaning

German (Tröger) mainly in the eastern part (Saxony Vogtland): habitational name for someone from Trögen Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Troeger family from?

You can see how Troeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troeger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Troeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Troeger families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Troeger's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Troeger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troeger 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 Troeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troeger. 30% of Troeger men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Troeger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troeger were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    27%
  • Cashier
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Troeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Troeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troeger 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Troeger. 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 910 military records available for the last name Troeger. For the veterans among your Troeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troeger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Troeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Troeger in 1955 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troeger 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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