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Trossbach Family History

Trossbach 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: Rossbach, Gronbach, Rohrbach, Griesbach, Trimbach, Krebsbach

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Where is the Trossbach family from?

You can see how Trossbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trossbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trossbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Trossbach families living in Maryland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Trossbach's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Trossbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trossbach 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 Trossbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trossbach. 72% of Trossbach men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Landscaping
    29%

What Trossbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Trossbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trossbach 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Trossbach. 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 155 military records available for the last name Trossbach. For the veterans among your Trossbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trossbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Trossbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trossbach in 1965 was 89, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trossbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trossbach 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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