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Tret Family History

Tret 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: Trent, Treu, Tree, Trew, Treat, Kret, Trest, Drew, Turek, Brett

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Where is the Tret family from?

You can see how Tret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tret family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Tret families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Tret's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Tret families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tret 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 233 census records available for the last name Tret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tret 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tret. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tret. For the veterans among your Tret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tret lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, Tret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tret in 1986 was 75, and 71 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tret 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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