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Trones Family History

Trones 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: Tronnes, Rones, Trone, Krones, Toles, Rodes, Tone, Kroner, Tyrone

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Where is the Trones family from?

You can see how Trones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trones family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Trones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Trones families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Trones's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Trones families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trones surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trones ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trones. 34% of Trones men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Trones women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trones were Fisherman and Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Fisherman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trones 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Trones. 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 143 military records available for the last name Trones. For the veterans among your Trones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trones lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Trones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trones in 1964 was 84, and 44 in 2004.

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