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Trefert Family History

Trefert Surname 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: Treder, Frevert, Siefert, Trabert, Streufert, Rebert, Hoefert

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Where is the Trefert family from?

You can see how Trefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Trefert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Trefert families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Trefert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trefert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Trefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefert 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Trefert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Trefert. For the veterans among your Trefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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