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Troland Family History

Troland 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: Roland, Toland, Trojan, Boland, Rowland, Ryland, Ireland, Voland

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Where is the Troland family from?

You can see how Troland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Troland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Troland family living in Derbyshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Troland's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 5 other counties had the highest population of Troland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troland 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 Troland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troland. 50% of Troland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Troland women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Milk Delivery
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Troland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Troland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troland 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Troland. 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 180 military records available for the last name Troland. For the veterans among your Troland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Troland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Troland in 1958 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Troland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troland 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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