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Trelles Family History

Trelles Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from Trelles in Asturias province (Spain).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trelles family from?

You can see how Trelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trelles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Trelles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Trelles families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Trelles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trelles families in 1891.
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What did your Trelles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trelles. 60% of Trelles men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Superintendent
    40%

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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Trelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trelles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Trelles. 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 26 military records available for the last name Trelles. For the veterans among your Trelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trelles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trelles in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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