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Troiel Family History

Troiel 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: Troxel, Briel, Rogel, Trier, Topel, Troyer, Thiel, Trokey, Strobel

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Where is the Troiel family from?

You can see how Troiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Troiel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Troiel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Troiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troiel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Troiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troiel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Troiel. 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 Troiel. For the veterans among your Troiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troiel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Troiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Troiel in 1971 was 75, and 76 in 1996.

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