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Trollinger Family History

Trollinger Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: in some cases probably a variant of Drollinger.

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


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Where is the Trollinger family from?

You can see how Trollinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trollinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trollinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Trollinger families living in North Carolina. This was about 47% of all the recorded Trollinger's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Trollinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trollinger 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 Trollinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trollinger. 28% of Trollinger men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Trollinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trollinger were Owner and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Domestic
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Trollinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trollinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trollinger 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Trollinger. 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 926 military records available for the last name Trollinger. For the veterans among your Trollinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trollinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Trollinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trollinger in 1956 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trollinger 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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