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Trisdale Family History

Trisdale 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: Twisdale, Tisdale, Trindle, Teesdale, Trindade, Drysdale, Truesdale

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Where is the Trisdale family from?

You can see how Trisdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trisdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trisdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Trisdale families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trisdale's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Trisdale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trisdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trisdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trisdale. 41% of Trisdale men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Street Sweeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trisdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trisdale 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Trisdale. 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 153 military records available for the last name Trisdale. For the veterans among your Trisdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trisdale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trisdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Trisdale in 1963 was 40, and 24 in 2004.

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