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Tretman Family History

Tretman 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: Trentman, Trotman, Titman, Trueman, Hetman, Reitman, Truman, Bregman

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Where is the Tretman family from?

You can see how Tretman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tretman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tretman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tretman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tretman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tretman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Tretman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tretman 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Tretman. 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 Tretman. For the veterans among your Tretman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tretman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Tretman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tretman in 1967 was 78, and 91 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tretman 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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