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Trohan Family History

Trohan 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, Rohan, Trahan, Troyan, Drohan, Troha, Truhan, Mohan, Roman

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Where is the Trohan family from?

You can see how Trohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trohan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trohan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Trohan family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trohan's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Trohan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trohan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trohan. 33% of Trohan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Trohan women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trohan were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Trohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trohan 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Trohan. 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 52 military records available for the last name Trohan. For the veterans among your Trohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trohan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Trohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trohan in 1972 was 55, and 100 in 2003.

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