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Troyan Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from Troya in Belarus or from a place called Trojany of which there are several examples in Poland. Americanized form of Polish Czech Slovak Croatian and German Trojan .

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


Similar surnames: Troy, Truman, Roan, Trojan, Provan, Bryan, Troiano, Rohan, Royal

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Where is the Troyan family from?

You can see how Troyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Troyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Troyan families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Troyan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Troyan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Troyan. 100% of Troyan 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Troyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troyan 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Troyan. 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 679 military records available for the last name Troyan. For the veterans among your Troyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troyan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Troyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Troyan in 1953 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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