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Trelegan Family History

Trelegan 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: Creegan, Treleven, Trueman, Greenan, Treen, Thelen, Trevethan

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Where is the Trelegan family from?

You can see how Trelegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trelegan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Trelegan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Trelegan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Trelegan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trelegan 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 Trelegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spinner and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trelegan. 100% of Trelegan men worked as a Spinner and 100% of Trelegan women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Spinner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Trelegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Trelegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trelegan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Trelegan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Trelegan. For the veterans among your Trelegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trelegan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Trelegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trelegan in 1962 was 72, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trelegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trelegan 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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