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Trelz Family History

Trelz 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, Trefz, Trent, Tell, Welz, Truell, Orel, Trull, Tuel, Pretz

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Where is the Trelz family from?

You can see how Trelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trelz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trelz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trelz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Trelz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trelz 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 84 census records available for the last name Trelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trelz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Trelz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Trelz. For the veterans among your Trelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trelz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Trelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Trelz in 1958 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trelz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trelz 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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