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Trye Family History

Trye Surname Meaning

see Try.

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


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Where is the Trye family from?

You can see how Trye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Trye families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Trye's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trye. 84% of Trye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trye 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Trye. 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 310 military records available for the last name Trye. For the veterans among your Trye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trye lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Trye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trye in 1984 was 77, and 84 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trye 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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