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Trif Family History

Trif 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: Trim, Arif, Tri, Graf, Troy, Prim, Orio, Tripp, Trice, Trow

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Where is the Trif family from?

You can see how Trif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Trif families living in Oregon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Trif's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Trif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trif 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 112 census records available for the last name Trif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trif 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Trif. 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 66 military records available for the last name Trif. For the veterans among your Trif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trif lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Trif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trif in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trif 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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