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Trefether Family History

Trefether 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: Trefethen, Trevethan, Tretter, Trester, Raether, Streeter, Reeter

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Where is the Trefether family from?

You can see how Trefether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefether family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Trefether families living in Maine. This was about 89% of all the recorded Trefether's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Trefether families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trefether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trefether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trefether. 100% of Trefether men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Trefether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefether 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Trefether. 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 5 military records available for the last name Trefether. For the veterans among your Trefether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefether lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trefether

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