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Triggins Family History

Triggins 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: Riggins, Biggins, Higgins, Dwiggins, Siggins, Liggins, Kiggins

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Where is the Triggins family from?

You can see how Triggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Triggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Triggins families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Triggins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Triggins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Triggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triggins 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Triggins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Triggins. For the veterans among your Triggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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