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Troseth Family History

Troseth 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: Roseth, Froseth, Trost, Troth, Greseth, Gronseth, Rosete, Roeth

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Where is the Troseth family from?

You can see how Troseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Troseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Troseth families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Troseth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Troseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troseth 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 Troseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troseth. 34% of Troseth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Troseth women worked as a 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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Troseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Troseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troseth 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Troseth. 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 122 military records available for the last name Troseth. For the veterans among your Troseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Troseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Troseth in 1963 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troseth 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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