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Trostler Family History

Trostler 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: Trostle, Ostler, Trotter, Rosler, Trester, Trosper, Rossler, Roster

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Where is the Trostler family from?

You can see how Trostler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trostler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trostler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Trostler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trostler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Trostler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trostler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trostler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trostler. 50% of Trostler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Trostler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Trostler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trostler 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Trostler. 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 99 military records available for the last name Trostler. For the veterans among your Trostler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trostler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Trostler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trostler in 1955 was 53, and 96 in 2004.

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