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Tring Family History

Tring Surname Meaning

from Tring (Herts) which is recorded as Treinge in 1201 Trehangre in 1265 and Threinge in 1278.

The place-name may derive from Old English trēow ‘tree’ + hangra ‘wooded slope’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tring family from?

You can see how Tring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tring families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Tring families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tring's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tring families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tring 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 Tring ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tring. 28% of Tring men worked as an Insurance Agent and 86% of Tring women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tring were Room Operator and School Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    28%
  • French Polisher
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Room Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • School Teacher
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tring 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tring. 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 965 military records available for the last name Tring. For the veterans among your Tring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tring lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Tring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tring in 1961 was 67, and 81 in 2001.

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