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Trowt Family History

Trowt Surname Meaning

see Trout.

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


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Where is the Trowt family from?

You can see how Trowt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trowt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Trowt families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Trowt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Trowt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trowt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trowt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trowt. 50% of Trowt men worked as a Carpenter and 67% of Trowt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trowt were Fisherman and Joy Fancy Dealer Makes doll Repairer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Joy Fancy Dealer Makes doll Repairer
    34%

What Trowt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Trowt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowt 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Trowt. 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 73 military records available for the last name Trowt. For the veterans among your Trowt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Trowt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Trowt in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

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