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Trethany Family History

Trethany 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: Bethany, Treharne, Crehan, Trevethan, Trahan, Breihan, Trenary

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Where is the Trethany family from?

You can see how Trethany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trethany family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Trethany families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trethany's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Trethany families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Trethany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trethany 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Trethany. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trethany. For the veterans among your Trethany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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