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Trefil Family History

Trefil 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: Reil, Theil, Trail, Trefz, Trewin, Tremel, Trefry, Treml, Greil

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Where is the Trefil family from?

You can see how Trefil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trefil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Trefil family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Trefil's in USA. California had the highest population of Trefil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Trefil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefil 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Trefil. 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 42 military records available for the last name Trefil. For the veterans among your Trefil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefil lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Trefil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Trefil in 1953 was 61, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trefil 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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