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Trest Family History

Trest Surname Meaning

Swedish: soldier's name of unexplained etymology. It originates from the province of Dalarna.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trest family from?

You can see how Trest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Trest families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Trest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trest families in 1891.
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What did your Trest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trest. 100% of Trest 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Trest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trest 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Trest. 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 576 military records available for the last name Trest. For the veterans among your Trest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trest lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Trest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trest in 1961 was 59, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trest 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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