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Trehy Family History

Trehy 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: Troy, Rey, Trent, Rehm, Remy, Brehm, Tracy, Treen, Prey, Rehr

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Where is the Trehy family from?

You can see how Trehy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trehy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trehy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Trehy family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trehy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Trehy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trehy 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 Trehy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Washing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trehy. 50% of Trehy women worked as a Washing.

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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

  • Washing
    50%
  • Telephone Oper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Trehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trehy 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Trehy. 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 121 military records available for the last name Trehy. For the veterans among your Trehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trehy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Trehy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Trehy in 1965 was 92, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trehy 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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