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Trowbirdge Family History

Trowbirdge 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: Trowbridge, Strowbridge, Roberge, Strawbridge, Robirds, Strobridge

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Where is the Trowbirdge family from?

You can see how Trowbirdge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowbirdge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trowbirdge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Trowbirdge family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Trowbirdge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Trowbirdge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trowbirdge 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 Trowbirdge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trowbirdge. 78% of Trowbirdge men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Trowbirdge women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Trowbirdge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Trowbirdge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowbirdge 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Trowbirdge. 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 21 military records available for the last name Trowbirdge. For the veterans among your Trowbirdge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowbirdge lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Trowbirdge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Trowbirdge in 1980 was 88, and 79 in 2000.

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