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Troya Family History

Troya Surname Meaning

Spanish (southern): habitational name from Troya in Seville province.

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


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Where is the Troya family from?

You can see how Troya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troya family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Troya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Troya families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Troya's in USA. California had the highest population of Troya families in 1880.
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What did your Troya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Troya. 75% of Troya men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Operator
    25%

What Troya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Troya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troya 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Troya. 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 28 military records available for the last name Troya. For the veterans among your Troya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troya lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Troya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Troya in 1964 was 68, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Troya 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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