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Trissel Family History

Trissel Surname Meaning

German: probably from a nickname for someone with an abnormality of the throat or neck from Middle High German drüʒʒel ‘throat gorge’ or a topographic name from Trissl perhaps of the same origin referring to the shape or location of a field.

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


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Where is the Trissel family from?

You can see how Trissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trissel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trissel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Trissel families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trissel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trissel families in 1840.
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What did your Trissel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trissel. 44% of Trissel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Trissel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trissel were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Trissel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trissel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Trissel. 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 283 military records available for the last name Trissel. For the veterans among your Trissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trissel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trissel in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trissel 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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