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Trieglaff Family History

Trieglaff 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: Sielaff, Pritzlaff, Egloff, Friedhoff, Friedland, Teigland, Treglia

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Where is the Trieglaff family from?

You can see how Trieglaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trieglaff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trieglaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Trieglaff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Trieglaff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trieglaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trieglaff 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 Trieglaff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Trieglaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Trieglaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trieglaff 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Trieglaff. 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 184 military records available for the last name Trieglaff. For the veterans among your Trieglaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trieglaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trieglaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trieglaff in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trieglaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trieglaff 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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