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Trothe Family History

Trothe 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: Troth, Troche, Rothe, Grothe, Roth, Trotter, Triche, Roche, Brother

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Where is the Trothe family from?

You can see how Trothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trothe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trothe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Trothe family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Trothe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Trothe families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trothe 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 87 census records available for the last name Trothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trothe 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Trothe. 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 25 military records available for the last name Trothe. For the veterans among your Trothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trothe lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Trothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trothe in 1977 was 71, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trothe 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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