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Tribou Family History

Tribou Surname Meaning

French (mainly Nord):: from the ancient Germanic personal name Tritbald composed of the elements trit ‘step’ and bald ‘bold’.

Alternatively, a nickname from Old French tribol ‘trouble agitation’ (see Tribolet).

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


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Where is the Tribou family from?

You can see how Tribou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tribou family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tribou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tribou family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tribou's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tribou families in 1891.
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What did your Tribou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tribou. 50% of Tribou men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tribou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tribou 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Tribou. 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 311 military records available for the last name Tribou. For the veterans among your Tribou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tribou lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tribou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tribou in 1960 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tribou 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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