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Trites Family History

Trites Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Treitz of Slavic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trites family from?

You can see how Trites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trites family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trites families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Trites families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trites's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Trites families in 1871.
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What did your Trites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trites. 22% of Trites men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Trites women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trites were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Attendant
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trites 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Trites. 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 506 military records available for the last name Trites. For the veterans among your Trites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trites lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Trites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Trites in 1954 was 23, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trites 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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