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Troxell Family History

Troxell Name Meaning

Altered form of Troxel .

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


Similar surnames: Rosell, Rodell, Rozell, Gruwell, Monell, Fridell, Thorell, Tyrell

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Where is the Troxell family from?

You can see how Troxell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troxell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Troxell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Troxell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Troxell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Troxell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troxell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Troxell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Troxell. 20% of Troxell men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Troxell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Troxell were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • House Work
    7%
  • Housework
    6%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Troxell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troxell 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Troxell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Troxell. For the veterans among your Troxell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Troxell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Troxell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Troxell in 1947 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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