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Trowler Family History

Trowler 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: Trower, Troxler, Towler, Toller, Tower, Trotter, Thrower, Troyer

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Where is the Trowler family from?

You can see how Trowler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trowler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Trowler families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Trowler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Trowler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trowler 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 Trowler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trowler. 100% of Trowler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Trowler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Trowler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowler 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Trowler. 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 27 military records available for the last name Trowler. For the veterans among your Trowler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowler lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Trowler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Trowler in 1984 was 33, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trowler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trowler 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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