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Tresley Family History

Tresley 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: Presley, Tenley, Pressey, Grasley, Tinsley, Wesley, Tetley, Chesley

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Where is the Tresley family from?

You can see how Tresley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tresley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tresley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tresley family living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tresley's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Tresley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Tresley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tresley 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 Tresley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tresley. For the veterans among your Tresley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tresley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Tresley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tresley in 1971 was 59, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tresley 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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