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Tref Family History

Tref 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: Treu, Tree, Trefz, Trew, Drew, Turek, Graf, Troy, Rey, Trent

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Where is the Tref family from?

You can see how Tref families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tref family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tref family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tref's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Tref families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tref 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 48 census records available for the last name Tref. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tref 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Tref. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tref. For the veterans among your Tref ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tref lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Tref life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tref in 1972 was 88, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tref 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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