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Tris Family History

Tris 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, Trias, Ris, Oris, Aris, Tri, Etris, Reis, Ras, Boris

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Where is the Tris family from?

You can see how Tris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tris families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tris's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Tris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tris 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 Tris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tris. 100% of Tris men worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Packer
    100%

What Tris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Tris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tris 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Tris. 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 913 military records available for the last name Tris. For the veterans among your Tris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tris in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tris 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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