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Triber Family History

Triber Name 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: Trier, Treiber, Tribe, Traber, Rider, Tauber, Trice, Gruber, Graber

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Where is the Triber family from?

You can see how Triber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Triber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Triber families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Triber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Triber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Triber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Triber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Triber. 34% of Triber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Triber women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Molder
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Triber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triber 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Triber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Triber. For the veterans among your Triber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Triber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Triber in 1965 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

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