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Troelsen Family History

Troelsen 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: Truelsen, Truelson, Olsen, Tronson, Elsen, Rosen, Roessel, Treen

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Where is the Troelsen family from?

You can see how Troelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troelsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Troelsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Troelsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Troelsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troelsen 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 121 census records available for the last name Troelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troelsen 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Troelsen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Troelsen. For the veterans among your Troelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troelsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Troelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Troelsen in 1964 was 71, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troelsen 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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