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Trister Family History

Trister Surname Meaning

see Trist (2).

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


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Where is the Trister family from?

You can see how Trister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trister family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Trister family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trister's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trister families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Trister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trister 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Trister. 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 47 military records available for the last name Trister. For the veterans among your Trister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trister lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Trister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trister in 1959 was 55, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trister 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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