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Troutt Family History

Troutt Name Meaning

English (Somerset and Wiltshire): variant of Trout . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Trout, Routt, Trott, Route, Truitt, Rout, Prout, Trauth, Troup

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Where is the Troutt family from?

You can see how Troutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Troutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Troutt families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Troutt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Troutt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troutt. 24% of Troutt men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Troutt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troutt were Sec Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Sec Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • House Wife
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Troutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troutt 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Troutt. 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 Troutt. For the veterans among your Troutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troutt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Troutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Troutt in 1944 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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