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Tregar Family History

Tregar 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: Bregar, Cregar, Treger, Gregor, Regal, Trevor, Rega, Trager, Breger

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Where is the Tregar family from?

You can see how Tregar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tregar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tregar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tregar family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Tregar's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Tregar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tregar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Tregar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tregar 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Tregar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tregar. For the veterans among your Tregar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tregar lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Tregar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tregar in 1991 was 21, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tregar 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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