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Troll Family History

Troll Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German trolle ‘ghost demon’ ‘coarse person simpleton’. English: variant of Trull.

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


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Where is the Troll family from?

You can see how Troll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troll family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Troll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Troll families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Troll's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Troll families in 1891.
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What did your Troll ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Troll. 56% of Troll women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Tailoress
    23%

What Troll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Troll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troll 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Troll. 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 Troll. For the veterans among your Troll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troll lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Troll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Troll in 1942 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Troll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troll 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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