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Tretola Family History

Tretola 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: Trela, Ketola, Triola, Trella, Hietala, Spatola, Ireton, Trevor

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Where is the Tretola family from?

You can see how Tretola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tretola family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tretola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tretola families living in Anglesey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tretola's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Tretola families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tretola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tretola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tretola. 62% of Tretola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tretola women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Barber
    24%
  • Butcher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Tretola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Tretola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tretola 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Tretola. 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 130 military records available for the last name Tretola. For the veterans among your Tretola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tretola lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tretola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tretola in 1958 was 48, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tretola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tretola 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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