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Trolliet Family History

Trolliet 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: Rollie, Toller, Hollier, Mollet, Rolling, Tollett, Tolliver, Balliet

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Where is the Trolliet family from?

You can see how Trolliet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trolliet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trolliet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Trolliet families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Trolliet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trolliet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trolliet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trolliet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trolliet. 100% of Trolliet men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Trolliet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trolliet 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Trolliet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Trolliet. For the veterans among your Trolliet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trolliet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Trolliet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trolliet in 1965 was 74, and 67 in 1996.

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