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Trekell Family History

Trekell 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: Truell, Krekel, Trowell, Grewell, Revell, Fredell, Tewell, Arkell

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Where is the Trekell family from?

You can see how Trekell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trekell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trekell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Trekell families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Trekell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Trekell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trekell 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 Trekell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trekell. 50% of Trekell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Trekell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Trekell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trekell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Trekell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Trekell. For the veterans among your Trekell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trekell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Trekell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trekell in 1964 was 69, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trekell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trekell 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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