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Troyen Family History

Troyen 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: Troyer, Troyan, Trojan, Troy, Toye, Toren, Broten, Roden, Oyen, Thoen

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Where is the Troyen family from?

You can see how Troyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Troyen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Troyen family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Troyen's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Troyen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troyen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Troyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troyen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Troyen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Troyen. For the veterans among your Troyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troyen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Troyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Troyen in 1981 was 63, and 78 in 2003.

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