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Trefens Family History

Trefens 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: Gresens, Treen, Trevena, Trees, Green, Trent, Torrens, Travers

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Where is the Trefens family from?

You can see how Trefens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trefens family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Trefens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trefens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trefens 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 10 census records available for the last name Trefens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefens 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Trefens. 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 3 military records available for the last name Trefens. For the veterans among your Trefens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Trefens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Trefens in 1968 was 79, and 76 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trefens 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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