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Troust Family History

Troust 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: Trost, Trust, Troost, Trout, Troast, Troutt, Troudt, Rout, Brust

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Where is the Troust family from?

You can see how Troust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troust family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Troust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 43 Troust families living in New Jersey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Troust's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Troust families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troust 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 Troust ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Troust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troust 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Troust. 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 30 military records available for the last name Troust. For the veterans among your Troust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troust lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Troust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Troust in 1967 was 84, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troust 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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