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Trechsel Family History

Trechsel 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: Drechsel, Trachsel, Treichel, Trichel, Brechtel, Prechel, Tressel

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Where is the Trechsel family from?

You can see how Trechsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trechsel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trechsel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Trechsel families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Trechsel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Trechsel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trechsel 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 88 census records available for the last name Trechsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trechsel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Trechsel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Trechsel. For the veterans among your Trechsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trechsel lifespan?

Average Trechsel life expectancy in 1998 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trechsel 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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