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Origins of the Triggs surname

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Where do most Triggses live?

In 1921, most Triggses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Triggses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 10,400 records for the Triggs surname. The oldest one dates back to 1583.

Who were Triggses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Triggs first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Triggses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Triggses in 1921
Dressmaker

64

Laundress

41

Charwoman

31

General Servant Domestic

31

Domestic Servant

30

Common Male occupations for Triggses in 1921
Tailor

58

Carpenter

45

Bricklayer

40

Agricultural Labourer

34

General Labourer

32

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