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Trojillo Family History

Trojillo 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: Trujillo, Trillo, Troilo, Truxillo, Troiano, Trowell, Toriello

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Where is the Trojillo family from?

You can see how Trojillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trojillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trojillo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Trojillo families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Trojillo's in USA. California had the highest population of Trojillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trojillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trojillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trojillo. 60% of Trojillo men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Trojillo women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trojillo were Butcher and Beauty Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Beauty Operator
    50%

What Trojillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Trojillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trojillo 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Trojillo. 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 6 military records available for the last name Trojillo. For the veterans among your Trojillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trojillo lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Trojillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Trojillo in 1980 was 85, and 64 in 1999.

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