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Triffo Family History

Triffo 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: Griffo, Ruffo, Griff, Trillo, Triano, Trisko, Triolo, Griffon, Riff

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Where is the Triffo family from?

You can see how Triffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triffo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Triffo families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Triffo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Triffo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Triffo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Triffo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Triffo. 50% of Triffo men worked as an Upholsterer. .

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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

  • Upholsterer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Triffo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Triffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triffo 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Triffo. 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 16 military records available for the last name Triffo. For the veterans among your Triffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triffo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Triffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Triffo in 1966 was 63, and 70 in 1998.

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