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Trowse Family History

Trowse Surname Meaning

from Trowse Newton (Norfolk) which is recorded as Trous in 1254 and Trowes cum Newtone in 1316.

The place-name derives from Old English trēow ‘tree’ + hūs ‘house’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trowse family from?

You can see how Trowse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Trowse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Trowse families living in Norfolk. This was about 57% of all the recorded Trowse's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Trowse families in 1891.
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What did your Trowse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Van Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trowse. 50% of Trowse men worked as a Van Driver and 77% of Trowse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trowse were Carpenter joiner and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Van Driver
    50%
  • Carpenter joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Trowse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trowse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowse 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Trowse. 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 112 military records available for the last name Trowse. For the veterans among your Trowse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowse lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Trowse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trowse in 1984 was 79, and 86 in 2001.

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