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Tresey Family History

Tresey 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: Cressy, Treen, Tansey, Trokey, Tussey, Treder, Pressey, Rasey, Tress

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Where is the Tresey family from?

You can see how Tresey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tresey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tresey families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Tresey families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Tresey's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Tresey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tresey 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 106 census records available for the last name Tresey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tresey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tresey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tresey. For the veterans among your Tresey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tresey lifespan?

Average Tresey life expectancy in 1992 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tresey 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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