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Troostwyk Family History

Troostwyk 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: Troost, Trost, Trosky, Trostel, Rostek, Troast, Kostyk, Trostle

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Where is the Troostwyk family from?

You can see how Troostwyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troostwyk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Troostwyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Troostwyk family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Troostwyk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Troostwyk families in 1891.
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What did your Troostwyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Troostwyk. 100% of Troostwyk men worked as a Musician.

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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

  • Musician
    100%

What Troostwyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Troostwyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troostwyk 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Troostwyk. 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 18 military records available for the last name Troostwyk. For the veterans among your Troostwyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troostwyk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Troostwyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Troostwyk in 1965 was 72, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troostwyk 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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