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Troest Family History

Troest 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: Trost, Troost, Triest, Troast, Trest, Trent, Oest, Priest, Ernest

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Where is the Troest family from?

You can see how Troest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troest family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Troest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Troest family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Troest's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Troest families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troest 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 52 census records available for the last name Troest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troest 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Troest. 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 8 military records available for the last name Troest. For the veterans among your Troest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troest lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Troest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Troest in 1971 was 71, and 39 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troest 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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