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Tristran Family History

Tristran 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: Tristan, Kristan, Titman, Christian, Rittman, Krishnan, Kristal

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Where is the Tristran family from?

You can see how Tristran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tristran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Tristran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tristran families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tristran's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Tristran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tristran 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 Tristran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tristran. 100% of Tristran 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Tristran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tristran 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Tristran. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tristran. For the veterans among your Tristran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tristran lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tristran

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