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Origins of the Trout surname

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About the Trouts

We have a total number of 6739 records for people with the last name Trout.

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Where do most Trouts live?

In 1921, most Trouts lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Trouts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,890 records for the Trout surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Trouts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Trouts.

What are the most common Trout first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Trouts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Trouts in 1921
Dressmaker

30

Laundress

19

Domestic Servant

16

Housekeeper

11

Tailoress

11

Common Male occupations for Trouts in 1921
Master

135

Mate

46

Fisherman

44

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

32

General Labourer

29

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