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Treton Family History

Treton 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: Ireton, Treon, Breton, Trenton, Orton, Tarlton, Keeton, Preston

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Where is the Treton family from?

You can see how Treton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Treton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Treton families living in Middlesex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Treton's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Treton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treton 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 Treton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Treton. 50% of Treton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Treton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Treton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treton 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Treton. 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 33 military records available for the last name Treton. For the veterans among your Treton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Treton

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