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Trovel Family History

Trovel 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: Trover, Troxel, Rover, Grove, Rogel, Grover, Topel, Troyer, Trokey

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Where is the Trovel family from?

You can see how Trovel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trovel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Trovel families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trovel's in USA. California had the highest population of Trovel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trovel 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 Trovel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Trovel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Trovel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trovel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Trovel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Trovel. For the veterans among your Trovel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trovel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Trovel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trovel in 1973 was 85, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trovel 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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