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Trigwell Family History

Trigwell Surname Meaning

from Old French trigal ‘banter mockery’.

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


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Where is the Trigwell family from?

You can see how Trigwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trigwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trigwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Trigwell families living in Hampshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Trigwell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Trigwell families in 1891.
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What did your Trigwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pig Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trigwell. 25% of Trigwell men worked as a Pig Farmer and 90% of Trigwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trigwell were Cowman and Land Worker.

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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

  • Pig Farmer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Cowman
    17%
  • Cowman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Land Worker
    4%

What Trigwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trigwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trigwell 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Trigwell. 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 180 military records available for the last name Trigwell. For the veterans among your Trigwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trigwell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Trigwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trigwell in 1973 was 91, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trigwell 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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