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Trowsdal Family History

Trowsdal 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: Trousdale, Rosdahl, Rosal, Trowell, Croasdale, Trostel, Truesdale

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Where is the Trowsdal family from?

You can see how Trowsdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowsdal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Trowsdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Trowsdal family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Trowsdal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trowsdal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Trowsdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowsdal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Trowsdal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trowsdal. For the veterans among your Trowsdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowsdal lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Trowsdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trowsdal in 1995 was 83, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trowsdal 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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