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Trillen Family History

Trillen 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: Millen, Hillen, Trillo, Tilley, Tiller, Gillen, Tritle, Dillen

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Where is the Trillen family from?

You can see how Trillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trillen family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Trillen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trillen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Trillen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Trillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trillen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Trillen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Trillen. For the veterans among your Trillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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