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Troche Name Meaning

Spanish: probably related to the idiomatic expression a troche y moche ‘all over (the place) left and right; on the off-chance’ and may be derived from trozar ‘to cut up’. This surname is very rare in Spain found only in Galicia.

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


Similar surnames: Roche, Roch, Trice, Triche, Dyche, Arocha, Poche, Tracht, Proch

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Where is the Troche family from?

You can see how Troche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Troche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Troche families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Troche's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Troche families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troche. 28% of Troche men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Troche women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troche were Barbero and Costurera. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labrador
    28%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Barbero
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Costurera
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Troche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troche 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 Troche. 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 550 military records available for the last name Troche. For the veterans among your Troche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troche lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Troche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Troche in 1957 was 70, and 54 in 2004.

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