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Trihey Family History

Trihey 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: Trahey, Trice, Triche, Trier, Richey, Riley, Trokey, Toohey, Trickey

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Where is the Trihey family from?

You can see how Trihey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trihey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trihey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Trihey families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trihey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Trihey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trihey 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 Trihey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trihey. 100% of Trihey men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Trihey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trihey 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Trihey. 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 74 military records available for the last name Trihey. For the veterans among your Trihey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trihey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trihey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Trihey in 1963 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trihey 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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