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Trettel Family History

Trettel Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Trittel a derivative of Tretter.

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


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Where is the Trettel family from?

You can see how Trettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trettel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trettel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Trettel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Trettel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trettel families in 1891.
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What did your Trettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trettel. 43% of Trettel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Trettel women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Repairman
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Trettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Trettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trettel 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Trettel. 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 218 military records available for the last name Trettel. For the veterans among your Trettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trettel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Trettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Trettel in 1961 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trettel 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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