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Tretton Family History

Tretton Surname Meaning

see Tritton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tretton family from?

You can see how Tretton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tretton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tretton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tretton families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tretton's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Tretton families in 1891.
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What did your Tretton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tretton. 100% of Tretton men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Tretton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tretton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tretton 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Tretton. 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 70 military records available for the last name Tretton. For the veterans among your Tretton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tretton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Tretton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tretton in 1960 was 52, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tretton 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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