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Trester Family History

Trester Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German trester ‘sediment from the pressing or fermentation of grapes and from beer brewing’ (from trestern ‘to press grapes’) presumably a nickname for a worthless person.

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


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Where is the Trester family from?

You can see how Trester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Trester families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trester's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Trester families in 1891.
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What did your Trester ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trester 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Trester. 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 788 military records available for the last name Trester. For the veterans among your Trester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trester lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Trester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trester in 1951 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trester 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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