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Trefethren Family History

Trefethren 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, Trevarthen, Treleven, Tweeten, Trevathan

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Where is the Trefethren family from?

You can see how Trefethren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefethren family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Trefethren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Trefethren families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Trefethren's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Trefethren families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Trefethren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefethren 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Trefethren. 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 24 military records available for the last name Trefethren. For the veterans among your Trefethren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefethren lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Trefethren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Trefethren in 1974 was 85, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trefethren 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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