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Trolinger Family History

Trolinger Surname Meaning

Variant of Trollinger.

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


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Where is the Trolinger family from?

You can see how Trolinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trolinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trolinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Trolinger families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trolinger's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Trolinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trolinger 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 Trolinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trolinger. 63% of Trolinger men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Trolinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trolinger were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • General Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Trolinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trolinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trolinger 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Trolinger. 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 512 military records available for the last name Trolinger. For the veterans among your Trolinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trolinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trolinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Trolinger in 1963 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trolinger 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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