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Trilk Family History

Trilk 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: Trick, Brill, Grill, Brick, Tripp, Trice, Wilk, Trim, Trillo, Brink

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Where is the Trilk family from?

You can see how Trilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trilk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trilk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Trilk families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Trilk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Trilk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trilk 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 Trilk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Messenger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trilk. 100% of Trilk men worked as a Messenger.

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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

  • Messenger
    100%

What Trilk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Trilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trilk 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Trilk. 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 51 military records available for the last name Trilk. For the veterans among your Trilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trilk lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Trilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trilk in 1976 was 82, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trilk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trilk 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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