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Troyan Family History

Troyan Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from Troya in Belarus or from a place called Trojany of which there are several examples in Poland.

Americanized form of Polish, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and German Trojan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Troyan family from?

You can see how Troyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Troyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Troyan families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Troyan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Troyan families in 1891.
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What did your Troyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troyan. 21% of Troyan men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Troyan women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troyan were Inspector and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Inspector
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    26%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Troyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troyan 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Troyan. 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 679 military records available for the last name Troyan. For the veterans among your Troyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troyan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Troyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Troyan in 1953 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troyan 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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