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Troppe Family History

Troppe 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: Groppe, Tropp, Troupe, Trappe, Trippe, Tripp, Kropp, Propp, Trapp

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Where is the Troppe family from?

You can see how Troppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troppe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Troppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Troppe families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Troppe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Troppe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troppe 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 Troppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Troppe. 50% of Troppe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Troppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Troppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troppe 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Troppe. 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 37 military records available for the last name Troppe. For the veterans among your Troppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troppe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Troppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Troppe in 1967 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Troppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troppe 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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