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Troit Family History

Troit 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, Troia, Trout, Trott, Troy, Rout, Trent, Root, Trow, Trim

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Where is the Troit family from?

You can see how Troit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Troit families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Troit family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Troit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Troit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troit 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 130 census records available for the last name Troit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troit 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Troit. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Troit. For the veterans among your Troit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troit lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Troit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Troit in 1974 was 75, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troit 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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