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Trovas Family History

Trovas 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: Trojan, Thomas, Provan, Travis, Rodas, Trias, Rosas, Grivas, Troia

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Where is the Trovas family from?

You can see how Trovas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trovas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Trovas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Trovas family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trovas's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Trovas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trovas 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 Trovas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pressman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Trovas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trovas 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Trovas. 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 42 military records available for the last name Trovas. For the veterans among your Trovas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trovas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Trovas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Trovas in 1967 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trovas 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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