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Triggle Family History

Triggle Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Trigwell or possibly of Tregale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Triggle family from?

You can see how Triggle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triggle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Triggle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Triggle families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Triggle's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Triggle families in 1891.
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What did your Triggle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Triggle. 100% of Triggle men worked as a Farm Carter and 100% of Triggle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Carter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Triggle. 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 68 military records available for the last name Triggle. For the veterans among your Triggle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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