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Trottie Family History

Trottie 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: Trottier, Trotti, Trotter, Rottier, Trott, Trotto, Trettin, Trotta

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Where is the Trottie family from?

You can see how Trottie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trottie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trottie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Trottie families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Trottie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Trottie families in 1891.
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What did your Trottie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trottie. 46% of Trottie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Trottie women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Trottie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trottie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trottie 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Trottie. 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 71 military records available for the last name Trottie. For the veterans among your Trottie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trottie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trottie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trottie in 1963 was 75, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trottie 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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