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Trel Family History

Trel 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: Orel, Tuel, Treu, Trela, Arel, Tree, Teel, Trew, Treml, Drew

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Where is the Trel family from?

You can see how Trel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Trel families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trel's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Trel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Trel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trel 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Trel. 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 582 military records available for the last name Trel. For the veterans among your Trel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trel lifespan?

Average Trel life expectancy in 1998 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trel 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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