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Trotsky Family History

Trotsky 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: Trosky, Brodsky, Grodsky, Turetsky, Brosky, Troy, Tronson, Trost

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Where is the Trotsky family from?

You can see how Trotsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trotsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trotsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Trotsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Trotsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trotsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trotsky 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 Trotsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trotsky. 17% of Trotsky men worked as a Labor and 20% of Trotsky women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trotsky were Waiter and Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Labor
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Trotsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trotsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trotsky 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Trotsky. 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 178 military records available for the last name Trotsky. For the veterans among your Trotsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trotsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Trotsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trotsky in 1965 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trotsky 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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