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Trepton Family History

Trepton 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: Treptow, Trenton, Preston, Ireton, Brenton, Tipton, Renton, Teston

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Where is the Trepton family from?

You can see how Trepton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trepton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Trepton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Trepton family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trepton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Trepton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trepton 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 Trepton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trepton. 100% of Trepton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Trepton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trepton 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Trepton. 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 90 military records available for the last name Trepton. For the veterans among your Trepton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trepton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Trepton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trepton in 1968 was 84, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trepton 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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