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Trottin Family History

Trottin 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: Trettin, Trotti, Trotter, Troglin, Trouten, Totin, Tritten, Trottier

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What did your Trottin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Modist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trottin. 100% of Trottin women worked as a Modist.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Trottin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trottin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Trottin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Trottin. For the veterans among your Trottin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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