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Trollan Family History

Trollan 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: Trojan, Pollan, Wollan, Rolla, Troyan, Troglin, Tolman, Rollman

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Where is the Trollan family from?

You can see how Trollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trollan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Trollan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there were 2 Trollan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trollan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trollan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trollan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trollan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trollan. 100% of Trollan women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Trollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trollan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Trollan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Trollan. For the veterans among your Trollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trollan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Trollan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trollan in 1945 was 53, and 85 in 2002.

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