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Trible Name Meaning

English (Devon and Somerset): variant of Treble see Tribble . This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Tribble, Trice, Tribe, Trillo, Triplet, Trindle, Trippe, Grimble

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Where is the Trible family from?

You can see how Trible families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trible family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trible families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Trible families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trible's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Trible families in 1911.
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What did your Trible ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trible. 27% of Trible men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Trible women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trible were Carpenter and Saleswoman. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trible. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trible 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Trible. 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 548 military records available for the last name Trible. For the veterans among your Trible ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trible lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Trible life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Trible in 1946 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

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