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Trieff Family History

Trieff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grieff, Rieff, Griff, Reff, Trier, Grief, Brief, Rief, Triest, Riff

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Where is the Trieff family from?

You can see how Trieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trieff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trieff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trieff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trieff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trieff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Trieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trieff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Trieff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Trieff. For the veterans among your Trieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trieff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Trieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Trieff in 1962 was 82, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trieff 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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