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Troper Family History

Troper 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: Troyer, Roper, Trower, Trosper, Tropea, Trover, Proper, Cooper, Rover

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Where is the Troper family from?

You can see how Troper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troper family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Troper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Troper family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Troper's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Troper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Troper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troper 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Troper. 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 52 military records available for the last name Troper. For the veterans among your Troper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troper lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Troper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Troper in 1970 was 69, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troper 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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