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Troms Family History

Troms 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: Tromp, Trom, Tross, Toms, Thoms, Broms, Ross, Cross, Thomas, Troy

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Where is the Troms family from?

You can see how Troms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Troms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Troms family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Troms's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Troms families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Troms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troms 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Troms. 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 4 military records available for the last name Troms. For the veterans among your Troms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troms lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Troms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Troms in 1989 was 85, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troms 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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