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Trien Family History

Trien 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: Trier, Treen, Prien, Thien, Brien, Tien, Trieu, Green, Fries, Wien

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Where is the Trien family from?

You can see how Trien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trien family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Trien families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trien's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Trien families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Trien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trien 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Trien. 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 25 military records available for the last name Trien. For the veterans among your Trien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trien lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Trien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Trien in 1969 was 89, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trien 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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