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Trovst Family History

Trovst 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, Troost, Troast, Probst, Prost, Rost, Provost, Trust, Frost

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Where is the Trovst family from?

You can see how Trovst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trovst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Trovst families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Trovst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trovst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trovst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Trovst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trovst 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Trovst. 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 1 military records available for the last name Trovst. For the veterans among your Trovst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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