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Trottner Family History

Trottner 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, Rottner, Trattner, Trottier, Troutner, Rotter, Rittner

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Where is the Trottner family from?

You can see how Trottner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trottner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trottner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Trottner families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trottner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trottner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trottner 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 Trottner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trottner. 100% of Trottner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Trottner 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Trottner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Trottner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trottner 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Trottner. 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 67 military records available for the last name Trottner. For the veterans among your Trottner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trottner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Trottner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trottner in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trottner 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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