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Trotts Family History

Trotts 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: Trott, Trotto, Trotta, Trotti, Crotts, Grotts, Trost, Trotter, Troth

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Where is the Trotts family from?

You can see how Trotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trotts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trotts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Trotts family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Trotts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trotts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trotts 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 Trotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trotts. 100% of Trotts men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Trotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trotts 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Trotts. 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 32 military records available for the last name Trotts. For the veterans among your Trotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trotts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Trotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trotts in 1963 was 84, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trotts 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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