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Troian Family History

Troian 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, Troia, Troiano, Troyan, Troiani, Roman, Triano, Roan, Provan

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Where is the Troian family from?

You can see how Troian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Troian family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Troian's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Troian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stone Mason
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Troian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troian 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Troian. 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 31 military records available for the last name Troian. For the veterans among your Troian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troian lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Troian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Troian in 1960 was 69, and 43 in 2004.

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