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Trogdon Family History

Trogdon Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Roton, Tryon, Trego, London, Trenton, Trouten, Bragdon, Rondon

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Where is the Trogdon family from?

You can see how Trogdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trogdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trogdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Trogdon families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trogdon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Trogdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trogdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trogdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trogdon. 32% of Trogdon men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Trogdon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trogdon were Laborer and Weaver. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trogdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trogdon 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Trogdon. 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 Trogdon. For the veterans among your Trogdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trogdon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Trogdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trogdon in 1954 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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