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Trotier Family History

Trotier 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, Trottier, Rotter, Brother, Trier, Troyer, Strother, Rother

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Where is the Trotier family from?

You can see how Trotier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trotier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trotier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 124 Trotier families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Trotier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Trotier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trotier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trotier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Trotier. 42% of Trotier men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Trotier women worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Trotier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trotier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trotier 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Trotier. 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 111 military records available for the last name Trotier. For the veterans among your Trotier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trotier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Trotier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trotier in 1966 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trotier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trotier 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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