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Tretler Family History

Tretler Name 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: Tretter, Trexler, Trotter, Betler, Teller, Kretzer, Treder, Trenner

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Where is the Tretler family from?

You can see how Tretler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tretler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tretler families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tretler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tretler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tretler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tretler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tretler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Tretler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tretler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tretler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Tretler. For the veterans among your Tretler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tretler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Tretler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tretler in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 2002.

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