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Trosclair Family History

Trosclair Name Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of German Troxler . Compare Troxclair .

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


Similar surnames: Oclair, Rosell, Tolar, Sinclair, Preslar, Rosar, Trosper, Tishler

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Where is the Trosclair family from?

You can see how Trosclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trosclair family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trosclair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Trosclair families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trosclair's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Trosclair families in 1891.
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What did your Trosclair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trosclair. 28% of Trosclair men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Trosclair women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trosclair were Fisherman and Housekeeper. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Fisherman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trosclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trosclair 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Trosclair. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trosclair. For the veterans among your Trosclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trosclair lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Trosclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Trosclair in 1945 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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