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Troke Family History

Troke Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire):: perhaps a nickname from Middle English troke ‘rope line chain’.

Alternatively perhaps a topographic name from misdivision of the Middle English phrase atter oke ‘at the oak’.

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


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Where is the Troke family from?

You can see how Troke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Troke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 209 Troke families living in Hampshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Troke's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Troke families in 1891.
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What did your Troke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Troke. 20% of Troke men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Troke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troke were Public Works Foreman (heavy) and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Public Works Foreman (heavy)
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Troke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troke 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Troke. 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 539 military records available for the last name Troke. For the veterans among your Troke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Troke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Troke in 1965 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troke 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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