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Troester Family History

Troester Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of Trost a nickname for a helper protector guarantor.

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


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Where is the Troester family from?

You can see how Troester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troester family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Troester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Troester families living in Ohio. This was about 17% of all the recorded Troester's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Troester families in 1880.
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What did your Troester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troester. 39% of Troester men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Troester women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troester were Helper and Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housemaid
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

What Troester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Troester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troester 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Troester. 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 451 military records available for the last name Troester. For the veterans among your Troester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troester lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Troester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Troester in 1956 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troester 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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