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Trossen Family History

Trossen 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: Rossen, Grossen, Crossen, Tronson, Rosen, Fossen, Grosser, Rosson

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Where is the Trossen family from?

You can see how Trossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trossen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trossen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Trossen families living in Staffordshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Trossen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Trossen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trossen 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 Trossen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trossen. 50% of Trossen men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Trossen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trossen were Laborer and Operator Telephone.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Operator Telephone
    40%

What Trossen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Trossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trossen 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Trossen. 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 196 military records available for the last name Trossen. For the veterans among your Trossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trossen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Trossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trossen in 1966 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trossen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trossen 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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