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Triggs Family History

Triggs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Trigg with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Triggs family from?

You can see how Triggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Triggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 232 Triggs families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Triggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Triggs families in 1891.
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What did your Triggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Triggs. 15% of Triggs men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Triggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Triggs were Retired and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Fisherman
    10%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Triggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triggs 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Triggs. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Triggs. For the veterans among your Triggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triggs lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Triggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Triggs in 1952 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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