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Trowsdale Family History

Trowsdale Name Meaning

see Trousdale .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Trousdale, Croasdale, Truesdale, Lonsdale, Teesdale, Ragsdale

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Where is the Trowsdale family from?

You can see how Trowsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowsdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Trowsdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Trowsdale families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 87% of all the recorded Trowsdale's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Trowsdale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trowsdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trowsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trowsdale. 59% of Trowsdale men worked as a 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 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Merchant
    18%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Brakeman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trowsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowsdale 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Trowsdale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 321 military records available for the last name Trowsdale. For the veterans among your Trowsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowsdale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Trowsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trowsdale in 1966 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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