This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Trostem family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Trostem Family History

Trostem 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: Trostel, Trost, Trotter, Droste, Rosten, Trester, Trosper, Toste

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Trostem family from?

You can see how Trostem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trostem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Trostem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Trostem families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trostem's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Trostem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trostem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Trostem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Trostem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trostem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Trostem

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Trostem. 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.

View all Trostem immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Trostem. For the veterans among your Trostem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Trostem military records

You've only scratched the surface of Trostem family history

Discover More

What is the average Trostem lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Trostem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Trostem in 1974 was 85, and 84 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trostem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trostem 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Trostem family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial