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Trefone Family History

Trefone 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: Treon, Tedone, Tremont, Trone, Trent, Tone, Tyrone, Ireton, Repine

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Where is the Trefone family from?

You can see how Trefone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefone family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trefone family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Trefone's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Trefone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trefone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Trefone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Trefone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefone 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Trefone. 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 Trefone. For the veterans among your Trefone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefone lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1972, in the United States, Trefone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Trefone in 1971 was 82, and 78 in 1972.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trefone 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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