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Trygg Family History

Trygg Surname Meaning

Swedish: probably a soldier's name from trygg ‘trustworthy faithful’.

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


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Where is the Trygg family from?

You can see how Trygg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trygg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trygg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Trygg families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Trygg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Trygg families in 1880.
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What did your Trygg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Learning were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trygg. 28% of Trygg men worked as a Farming and 100% of Trygg women worked as a Learning.

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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

  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Learning
    100%

What Trygg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Trygg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trygg 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Trygg. 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 90 military records available for the last name Trygg. For the veterans among your Trygg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trygg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Trygg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trygg in 1962 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trygg 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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