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Trilby Family History

Trilby 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: Tribby, Tilly, Wilby, Trillo, Kilby, Riley, Frisby, Truby, Risby

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Where is the Trilby family from?

You can see how Trilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trilby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trilby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Trilby families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Trilby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Trilby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trilby 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 191 census records available for the last name Trilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trilby 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Trilby. 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 10 military records available for the last name Trilby. For the veterans among your Trilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trilby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Trilby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Trilby in 1965 was 71, and 82 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trilby 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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