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Trod Family History

Trod 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: Troy, Trow, Rod, Tron, Trom, Brod, Tod, Trad, Herod, Hood

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Where is the Trod family from?

You can see how Trod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Trod families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Trod family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Trod's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Trod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trod ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Trod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trod 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Trod. 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 16 military records available for the last name Trod. For the veterans among your Trod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trod lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Trod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trod in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 1998.

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