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Trestin Family History

Trestin 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: Trettin, Preston, Tristan, Tessin, Trester, Teston, Breslin, Kresin

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Where is the Trestin family from?

You can see how Trestin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trestin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Trestin families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trestin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Trestin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trestin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Trestin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Trestin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trestin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Trestin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Trestin. For the veterans among your Trestin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trestin lifespan?

Average Trestin life expectancy in 1994 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trestin 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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