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Troger Family History

Troger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roger, Troyer, Trager, Trower, Troeger, Kroger, Trover, Treger, Rover

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Where is the Troger family from?

You can see how Troger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Troger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Troger family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Troger's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Troger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Troger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troger. 25% of Troger men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Troger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troger were Engineer and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Engineer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Factory Worker
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Troger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Troger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troger 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Troger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Troger. For the veterans among your Troger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Troger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Troger in 1964 was 78, and 38 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Troger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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