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Trosterman Family History

Trosterman 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: Broxterman, Kosterman, Osterman, Testerman, Klosterman, Hosterman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trosterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Trosterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trosterman 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Trosterman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Trosterman. For the veterans among your Trosterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trosterman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Trosterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Trosterman in 1965 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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