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Troch Family History

Troch Name 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: Roch, Troth, Troche, Groch, Trach, Proch, Brock, Rich, Troy, Rock

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Where is the Troch family from?

You can see how Troch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Troch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Troch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Troch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Troch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Troch. 50% of Troch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    50%
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Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Troch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troch 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Troch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 337 military records available for the last name Troch. For the veterans among your Troch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Troch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Troch in 1969 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

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