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Trochet Family History

Trochet 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: Troche, Crochet, Triche, Roche, Prophet, Tracht, Trichel, Touchet

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Where is the Trochet family from?

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

What did your Trochet ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Trochet ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Trochet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trochet 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Trochet. 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 17 military records available for the last name Trochet. For the veterans among your Trochet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trochet lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Trochet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Trochet in 1980 was 91, and 86 in 2003.

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