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 Troster family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Troster Family History

Troster 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: Trotter, Trester, Trosper, Roster, Trostel, Traster, Troester, Oster

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Troster family from?

You can see how Troster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Troster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Troster families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Troster's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Troster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troster 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 did your Troster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chemical Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Troster. 100% of Troster men worked as a Chemical Labourer and 100% of Troster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Troster | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chemical Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Troster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Troster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troster census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Troster

Passenger Lists

There are 561 immigration records available for the last name Troster. 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 Troster immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 763 military records available for the last name Troster. For the veterans among your Troster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Troster military records

You've only scratched the surface of Troster family history

Discover More

What is the average Troster lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Troster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Troster in 1960 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Troster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troster 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 Troster family tree

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