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Troth Family History

Troth Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire and Warwickshire): nickname from Middle English tro(u)th(e) trowth(e) truth(e) ‘good faith loyalty’

(Old English trēowth) for a loyal person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Troth family from?

You can see how Troth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Troth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Troth families living in Worcestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Troth's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Troth families in 1891.
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What did your Troth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Troth. 23% of Troth men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Troth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troth were Painter decorator and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Market Gardener
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Painter decorator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Troth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troth 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Troth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Troth. For the veterans among your Troth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Troth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Troth in 1961 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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