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Trelan Family History

Trelan 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: Trela, Irelan, Trojan, Trueman, Ireland, Belan, Selan, Keelan, Treen

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Where is the Trelan family from?

You can see how Trelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trelan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trelan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Trelan families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Trelan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trelan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trelan 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 54 census records available for the last name Trelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trelan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Trelan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Trelan. For the veterans among your Trelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trelan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Trelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Trelan in 1990 was 69, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trelan 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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