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Tresco Family History

Tresco 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: Fresco, Aresco, Tresch, Trench, Maresco, Cresci, Kresch, Esco, Vesco

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Where is the Tresco family from?

You can see how Tresco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tresco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tresco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tresco family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tresco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tresco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tresco 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 Tresco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tresco. 46% of Tresco men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Tresco women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tresco were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Unemployed
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Tresco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Tresco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tresco 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Tresco. 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 114 military records available for the last name Tresco. For the veterans among your Tresco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tresco lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tresco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tresco in 1959 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tresco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tresco 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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