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Trottnow Family History

Trottnow 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: Trotto, Trotter, Troiano, Tornow, Rottner, Trattner, Prochnow

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Where is the Trottnow family from?

You can see how Trottnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trottnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trottnow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Trottnow families living in Illinois. This was about 74% of all the recorded Trottnow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trottnow families in 1880.
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What did your Trottnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Conductor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trottnow. 34% of Trottnow men worked as a Conductor and 100% of Trottnow 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

  • Conductor
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Trottnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Trottnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trottnow 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Trottnow. 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 66 military records available for the last name Trottnow. For the veterans among your Trottnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trottnow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Trottnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trottnow in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trottnow 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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