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Trybus Family History

Trybus Name Meaning

Polish (also Trybuś): nickname from dialect trybus ‘corpulent man’ or from Old Polish trybus ‘tripod’.

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


Similar surnames: Garbus, Dreyfus, Ramus, Tryba, Tyus, Treu, Titmus, Rous, Sobus, Prus

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Where is the Trybus family from?

You can see how Trybus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trybus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Trybus families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Trybus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Trybus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trybus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trybus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trybus. 50% of Trybus men worked as a Miner and 19% of Trybus women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trybus were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Sewer
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Trybus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trybus 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Trybus. 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 254 military records available for the last name Trybus. For the veterans among your Trybus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trybus lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Trybus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Trybus in 1942 was 29, and 84 in 2004.

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