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Tretgen Family History

Tretgen 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: Treen, Regen, Tretter, Teigen, Treinen, Tritten, Tegen, Trettin

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Where is the Tretgen family from?

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

There are 25 census records available for the last name Tretgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tretgen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tretgen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tretgen. For the veterans among your Tretgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tretgen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tretgen

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