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Trytten Family History

Trytten 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: Tritten, Rutten, Trotter, Bratten, Tretter, Wratten, Trouten, Totten

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Where is the Trytten family from?

You can see how Trytten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trytten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trytten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Trytten families living in Iowa. This was about 61% of all the recorded Trytten's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Trytten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trytten 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 Trytten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trytten. 55% of Trytten men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Trytten women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Trytten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Trytten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trytten 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Trytten. 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 88 military records available for the last name Trytten. For the veterans among your Trytten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trytten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trytten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Trytten in 1963 was 92, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trytten 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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