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Tribley Family History

Tribley 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: Tribbey, Trible, Ridley, Sibley, Tilley, Riley, Wrigley, Tritle

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Where is the Tribley family from?

You can see how Tribley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tribley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tribley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tribley families living in Dorset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tribley's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Tribley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tribley 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 Tribley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tribley. 100% of Tribley 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Tribley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tribley 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Tribley. 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 141 military records available for the last name Tribley. For the veterans among your Tribley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tribley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tribley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tribley in 1963 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tribley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tribley 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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