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Trett Family History

Trett Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): nickname from Middle English tret a shortened form of tretis ‘neat slender graceful’

(Old French traitiz) typically used of the face, nose, and neck.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trett family from?

You can see how Trett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Trett families living in Norfolk. This was about 49% of all the recorded Trett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Trett families in 1891.
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What did your Trett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trett. 40% of Trett men worked as a Farm Worker and 86% of Trett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trett were Farm Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Worker
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trett 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Trett. 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 476 military records available for the last name Trett. For the veterans among your Trett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Trett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trett in 1962 was 76, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trett 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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