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Trodder Family History

Trodder 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: Roder, Trotter, Troyer, Treder, Redder, Broder, Roeder, Trower

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Where is the Trodder family from?

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

What did your Trodder ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Trodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trodder 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Trodder. 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 6 military records available for the last name Trodder. For the veterans among your Trodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trodder lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Trodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trodder in 1979 was 60, and 85 in 1989.

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