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Trosty Family History

Trosty 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: Trost, Trosky, Trusty, Troy, Prost, Droste, Crosby, Rost, Trust

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Where is the Trosty family from?

You can see how Trosty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trosty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trosty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Trosty family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Trosty's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Trosty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trosty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Trosty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trosty 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Trosty. 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 7 military records available for the last name Trosty. For the veterans among your Trosty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trosty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Trosty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trosty in 1961 was 59, and 28 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trosty 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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