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Trelfa Family History

Trelfa Surname Meaning

reduced form of Threlfall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trelfa family from?

You can see how Trelfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trelfa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trelfa families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Trelfa families living in Cheshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Trelfa's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Trelfa families in 1891.
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What did your Trelfa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trelfa. 67% of Trelfa men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Trelfa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trelfa were Sheep Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Sheep Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Trelfa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Trelfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trelfa 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Trelfa. 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 120 military records available for the last name Trelfa. For the veterans among your Trelfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trelfa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Trelfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Trelfa in 1969 was 57, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trelfa 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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