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Trial Family History

Trial Surname Meaning

French (mainly Gard): habitational name from (Le) Trial the name of several places mainly in the south of France.

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


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Where is the Trial family from?

You can see how Trial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trial family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trial families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Trial families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Trial's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Trial families in 1911.
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What did your Trial ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trial. 48% of Trial men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Trial women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trial were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Trial family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trial 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Trial. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Trial. For the veterans among your Trial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trial lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Trial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Trial in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trial 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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