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Trefrey Family History

Trefrey 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: Trefry, Tregre, Terry, Jeffrey, Terres, Godfrey, Rarey, Krumrey

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Where is the Trefrey family from?

You can see how Trefrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trefrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Trefrey families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Trefrey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Trefrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trefrey 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 Trefrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trefrey. 50% of Trefrey men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Trefrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Trefrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefrey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Trefrey. 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 56 military records available for the last name Trefrey. For the veterans among your Trefrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefrey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Trefrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trefrey in 1972 was 62, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trefrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trefrey 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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