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Trowles Family History

Trowles Surname Meaning

variant of Trowell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trowles family from?

You can see how Trowles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trowles family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Trowles families living in Essex. This was about 70% of all the recorded Trowles's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Trowles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trowles 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 Trowles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trowles. 34% of Trowles men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Trowles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trowles were Farm Horseman and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Farm Horseman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Trowles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trowles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trowles 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Trowles. 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 58 military records available for the last name Trowles. For the veterans among your Trowles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trowles lifespan?

Average Trowles life expectancy in 1986 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trowles 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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