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Troha Family History

Troha Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname for a physically small person from troha ‘scrap’.

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


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Where is the Troha family from?

You can see how Troha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Troha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Troha families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Troha's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Troha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troha 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 Troha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troha. 34% of Troha men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Troha women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troha were Electrician and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Troha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Troha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troha 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Troha. 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 305 military records available for the last name Troha. For the veterans among your Troha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troha lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Troha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Troha in 1954 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troha 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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