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Trively Family History

Trively 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: Gravely, Trivedi, Trivett, Shively, Snively, Dively, Lively, Riely

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Where is the Trively family from?

You can see how Trively families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trively family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trively families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Trively families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trively's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trively families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trively surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trively ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trively. 34% of Trively 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
    34%
  • Fireman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Trively family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Trively. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trively 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Trively. 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 27 military records available for the last name Trively. For the veterans among your Trively ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trively lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Trively life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trively in 1968 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

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