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Trilling Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German drīlinc ‘one of three one third’ which was also the name of a medieval coin.

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


Similar surnames: Drilling, Shilling, Riling, Frieling, Schilling, Zwilling, Rilling

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Where is the Trilling family from?

You can see how Trilling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trilling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trilling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Trilling families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Trilling's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Trilling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trilling 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 Trilling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trilling. 27% of Trilling men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Trilling women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trilling were Teacher and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Social Worker
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trilling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trilling 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Trilling. 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 286 military records available for the last name Trilling. For the veterans among your Trilling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trilling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Trilling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trilling in 1959 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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