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Trinley Family History

Trinley 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: Tinley, Brinley, Tingley, Ridley, Townley, Tilley, Riley, Tenley

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Where is the Trinley family from?

You can see how Trinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Trinley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Trinley family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Trinley's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Trinley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trinley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trinley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Trinley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Trinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Trinley. 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 38 military records available for the last name Trinley. For the veterans among your Trinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Trinley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trinley in 1975 was 70, and 55 in 2001.

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