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Triem Family History

Triem 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: Trim, Trier, Priem, Thiem, Trimm, Trieu, Fries, Prim, Tripp, Ries

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Where is the Triem family from?

You can see how Triem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Triem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Triem family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Triem's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Triem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Triem 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 Triem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Triem. 31% of Triem men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    31%
  • Painter
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Triem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Triem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triem 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Triem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 210 military records available for the last name Triem. For the veterans among your Triem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triem lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Triem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Triem in 1961 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Triem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Triem 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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