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Trelis Family History

Trelis 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: Reis, Melis, Regis, Preis, Kreis, Remis, Travis, Treglia, Tress

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Where is the Trelis family from?

You can see how Trelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trelis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Trelis families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Trelis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Trelis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trelis 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 29 census records available for the last name Trelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trelis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Trelis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Trelis. For the veterans among your Trelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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