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Troia Name Meaning

Italian: most likely a habitational name from Troia in Foggia province or alternatively a nickname from troia ‘sow’ figurative ‘rubbish’ ‘trash’. Portuguese (Tróia): habitational name from any of various places so named.

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


Similar surnames: Roma, Trias, Rosa, Roda, Troup, Roca, Troy, Tobia, Tromp, Tarzia

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Where is the Troia family from?

You can see how Troia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Troia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Troia families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Troia's in USA. California had the highest population of Troia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troia. 37% of Troia men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Troia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troia were New Worker and Coal Sewer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Coal Sewer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Troia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troia 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 Troia. 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 579 military records available for the last name Troia. For the veterans among your Troia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troia lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Troia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Troia in 1954 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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