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Trefilek Family History

Trefilek 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: Treiber, Theiler, Trezise, Tremble, Treible, Treinen, Reiley, Orefice

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Where is the Trefilek family from?

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

There are 19 census records available for the last name Trefilek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefilek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Trefilek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Trefilek. For the veterans among your Trefilek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefilek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Trefilek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trefilek in 1964 was 65, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trefilek 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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