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Trelford Family History

Trelford Surname Meaning

altered form of Threlfall.

Compare Henry Threlfall 1772 John Trelfall 1779 Henry Trelford 1783 in IGI (Ormskirk Lancs).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Trelford family from?

You can see how Trelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trelford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Trelford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Trelford families living in Cheshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Trelford's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Trelford families in 1891.
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What did your Trelford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trelford. 100% of Trelford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trelford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trelford 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Trelford. 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 207 military records available for the last name Trelford. For the veterans among your Trelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trelford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Trelford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trelford in 1962 was 66, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trelford 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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