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Trochta Family History

Trochta 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: Arocha, Tracht, Troche, Rocha, Troha, Trotta, Obrochta, Buchta, Roch

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Where is the Trochta family from?

You can see how Trochta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trochta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trochta family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trochta's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Trochta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trochta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trochta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trochta. 100% of Trochta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Trochta women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Binder
    50%
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What Trochta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Trochta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trochta 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Trochta. 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 72 military records available for the last name Trochta. For the veterans among your Trochta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trochta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Trochta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trochta in 1963 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

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