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Trefney Family History

Trefney 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: Trenner, Tierney, Reaney, Teaney, Greaney, Treinen, Tenney, Greeney

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Where is the Trefney family from?

You can see how Trefney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Trefney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Trefney family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Trefney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Trefney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trefney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trefney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trefney. 100% of Trefney women worked as a Packer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Trefney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Trefney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefney 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Trefney. 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 50 military records available for the last name Trefney. For the veterans among your Trefney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Trefney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trefney in 1965 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trefney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trefney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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