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Troll Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German trolle ‘ghost demon’ ‘coarse person simpleton’. English: variant of Trull .

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


Similar surnames: Kroll, Groll, Toll, Trull, Roll, Droll, Grill, Doll, Grall, Tross

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Where is the Troll family from?

You can see how Troll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troll family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Troll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Troll families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Troll's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Troll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troll. 17% of Troll men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Troll women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troll were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Troll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troll 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 Troll. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Troll. For the veterans among your Troll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troll lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Troll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Troll in 1942 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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