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Trelo Family History

Trelo 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: Trejo, Trela, Trego, Trent, Tell, Rego, Trillo, Truell, Trevor, Orel

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Where is the Trelo family from?

You can see how Trelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Trelo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Trelo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trelo. 100% of Trelo 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
    100%

What Trelo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Trelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trelo 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Trelo. 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 6 military records available for the last name Trelo. For the veterans among your Trelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trelo lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Trelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trelo in 1986 was 80, and 68 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trelo 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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