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Troutman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Trautmann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Trotman, Trautman, Truman, Trouten, Brotman, Strodtman, Rottman

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Where is the Troutman family from?

You can see how Troutman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troutman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Troutman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 49 Troutman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Troutman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Troutman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troutman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troutman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troutman. 22% of Troutman men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Troutman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troutman were Carpenter and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Cook
    7%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Troutman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troutman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Troutman. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Troutman. For the veterans among your Troutman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troutman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Troutman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Troutman in 1947 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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