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Trivers Family History

Trivers 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: Rivers, Travers, Trier, Trivedi, Rives, Trivett, Rivera, Rivero

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Where is the Trivers family from?

You can see how Trivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trivers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Trivers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Trivers families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trivers's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Trivers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trivers 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 Trivers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Trivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trivers 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Trivers. 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 83 military records available for the last name Trivers. For the veterans among your Trivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trivers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Trivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trivers in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trivers 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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