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Triffett Family History

Triffett 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: Trivett, Reffett, Triplett, Trippett, Tribett, Trickett, Tribbett

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Where is the Triffett family from?

You can see how Triffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triffett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Triffett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Triffett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Triffett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Triffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triffett 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Triffett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Triffett. For the veterans among your Triffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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