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Trebek Family History & Genealogy
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Trebek Last Name History & Origin
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The last name comes from a Ukrainian origin.
Name Origin
The last name Trebek is Ukrainian.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Treb-eck
Nationality & Ethnicity
The surname Trebek comes from Ukraine.
Famous People named Trebek
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Early Trebeks
These are the earliest records we have of the Trebek family.
Irene Trebek of Bloomingdale, Passaic County, NJ was born on January 10, 1902, and died at age 95 years old on May 12, 1997.
George Edward Trebek was born in 1908 in Volyn Oblast Ukraine. He was in a relationship with Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek, and had children Alex Trebek and Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance. George Trebek died at age 78 years old in 1986 in ON Canada. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Edward Trebek.
Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek was born on April 14, 1921 in Greater Sudbury, ON Canada. She was in a relationship with George Edward Trebek, and had children Alex Trebek and Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance. Lucille Trebek died at age 95 years old in 2016 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek.
Born George Alexander Trebek in Ontario Canada, Alex was best known for being the host of the game show "Jeopardy" from 1984 until his passing. He also hosted "The Wizard of Odds", "Double Dare", "High Rollers", "Battlestars", "Classic Concentration", and "To Tell the Truth". Months before his passing, he laughingly suggested that actress Betty White should take over as host of Jeopardy.
Alex was born to George Edward Trebek (originally Terebeychuk), who emigrated from the Ukraine as a child, and Lucille Lagacé, an Ontarian of French heritage. Alex grew up speaking both French and English. George was a chef at a hotel and Alex's first job was as a bellhop at his father's hotel when he was 13.
In 1974, Alex married Elaine Callei and he adopted her daughter Nicky. The couple had no other children and they divorced in 1981. In 1990, he married Jean Currivan, a New York real estate project manager. They had 2 children, Matthew and Emily, and remained married until he died.
Besides his long and lucrative show business career, he owned and managed a 700 acre ranch near Paso Robles CA called Creston Farms. The farm bred and trained racehorses. He sold the farm in 2008.
Scroll down to read Alex Trebek's obituary from TMZ.
Elaine Claire (Callei Trebek) Kares was born on November 17, 1940 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio United States. She married George Alexander Trebek on September 25, 1974 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California and they later divorced on May 13, 1982 in Los Angeles. They had a child Nicole Callei Trebek. She also married Peter Jay Kares on March 12, 2001 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elaine Claire Kares.
George Alexander Trebek was born on July 22, 1940 in Greater Sudbury, Greater Sudbury County, ON Canada. He married Elaine Claire Kares on September 25, 1974 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States and they later divorced on May 13, 1982 in Los Angeles United States. They had a child Nicole Callei Trebek. He married Jean Elizabeth Trebek on April 30, 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County United States, and they were married until George's death on November 8, 2020 in Los Angeles United States. They had children Matthew Alexander Trebek and Emily Grace Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Alexander Trebek.
Barbara and I attended St Thomas School in Sudbury Ontario. I can't remember what year it was, since I had to change school for grades 7 and 8. I don't remember her changing at the same time. They lived around the Shaughnessy Street area and I remember going to her house and that she had a brother, Alex. I was always under the impression he was older than us and that he did not attend St.Thomas school. Lost contact at this point.
Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance was born on October 14, 1941 in Greater Sudbury, ON Canada to Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek and George Edward Trebek, and had a brother Alex Trebek. Barbara Lafrance died at age 65 years old on April 21, 2007 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance .
Jean Elizabeth (Currivan) Trebek was born on September 12, 1964 in Queens, Queens County, New York United States. She was married to George Alexander Trebek on April 30, 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, and they were together until George's death on November 8, 2020 in Los Angeles. Jean Trebek has children Matthew Alexander Trebek and Emily Grace Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jean Elizabeth Trebek.
Nicky Trebek was born on January 8, 1966 in Toronto, Toronto Division County, ON Canada to Alex Trebek and Elaine (Kares) Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicky Trebek.
Nicole Callei Trebek was born on January 8, 1966 in Toronto, Toronto County, ON Canada to George Alexander Trebek and Elaine Claire Kares. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicole Callei Trebek.
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Alex & Jean Trebek on their wedding day
Jean Trebek shared this photo of her and Alex on their wedding day via her instagram. She said: "My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity. Your expressions have truly touched our hearts. Thank you so very, very much. Many Blessings to all, Jean Trebek."
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Alex Trebek - Music Hop
In the mid-1960s, Alex Trebek was the host of CBC-TV's Music Hop, a CBC-TV teen dance show that aired for several years and featured various musical guests. (Barry Wilson/CBC Still Photo Collection)
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Updated Trebek Biographies
Nicole Callei Trebek was born on January 8, 1966 in Toronto, Toronto County, ON Canada to George Alexander Trebek and Elaine Claire Kares. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicole Callei Trebek.
George Alexander Trebek was born on July 22, 1940 in Greater Sudbury, Greater Sudbury County, ON Canada. He married Elaine Claire Kares on September 25, 1974 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States and they later divorced on May 13, 1982 in Los Angeles United States. They had a child Nicole Callei Trebek. He married Jean Elizabeth Trebek on April 30, 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County United States, and they were married until George's death on November 8, 2020 in Los Angeles United States. They had children Matthew Alexander Trebek and Emily Grace Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Alexander Trebek.
Elaine Claire (Callei Trebek) Kares was born on November 17, 1940 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio United States. She married George Alexander Trebek on September 25, 1974 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California and they later divorced on May 13, 1982 in Los Angeles. They had a child Nicole Callei Trebek. She also married Peter Jay Kares on March 12, 2001 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elaine Claire Kares.
Emily Grace Trebek was born on August 5, 1993 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States to George Alexander Trebek and Jean Elizabeth Trebek, and has a brother Matthew Alexander Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emily Grace Trebek.
Matthew Alexander Trebek was born on February 3, 1991 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States to George Alexander Trebek and Jean Elizabeth Trebek, and has a sister Emily Grace Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew Alexander Trebek.
Jean Elizabeth (Currivan) Trebek was born on September 12, 1964 in Queens, Queens County, New York United States. She was married to George Alexander Trebek on April 30, 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, and they were together until George's death on November 8, 2020 in Los Angeles. Jean Trebek has children Matthew Alexander Trebek and Emily Grace Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jean Elizabeth Trebek.
Born George Alexander Trebek in Ontario Canada, Alex was best known for being the host of the game show "Jeopardy" from 1984 until his passing. He also hosted "The Wizard of Odds", "Double Dare", "High Rollers", "Battlestars", "Classic Concentration", and "To Tell the Truth". Months before his passing, he laughingly suggested that actress Betty White should take over as host of Jeopardy.
Alex was born to George Edward Trebek (originally Terebeychuk), who emigrated from the Ukraine as a child, and Lucille Lagacé, an Ontarian of French heritage. Alex grew up speaking both French and English. George was a chef at a hotel and Alex's first job was as a bellhop at his father's hotel when he was 13.
In 1974, Alex married Elaine Callei and he adopted her daughter Nicky. The couple had no other children and they divorced in 1981. In 1990, he married Jean Currivan, a New York real estate project manager. They had 2 children, Matthew and Emily, and remained married until he died.
Besides his long and lucrative show business career, he owned and managed a 700 acre ranch near Paso Robles CA called Creston Farms. The farm bred and trained racehorses. He sold the farm in 2008.
Scroll down to read Alex Trebek's obituary from TMZ.
Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek was born on April 14, 1921 in Greater Sudbury, ON Canada. She was in a relationship with George Edward Trebek, and had children Alex Trebek and Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance. Lucille Trebek died at age 95 years old in 2016 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek.
Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance was born on October 14, 1941 in Greater Sudbury, ON Canada to Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek and George Edward Trebek, and had a brother Alex Trebek. Barbara Lafrance died at age 65 years old on April 21, 2007 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance .
George Edward Trebek was born in 1908 in Volyn Oblast Ukraine. He was in a relationship with Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek, and had children Alex Trebek and Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance. George Trebek died at age 78 years old in 1986 in ON Canada. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Edward Trebek.
Nicky Trebek was born on January 8, 1966 in Toronto, Toronto Division County, ON Canada to Alex Trebek and Elaine (Kares) Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicky Trebek.
Elaine (Kares) Trebek was born in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio United States. She was married to Alex Trebek on September 25, 1974 and they later divorced on May 13, 1982. Elaine Trebek has a child Nicky Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elaine (Kares) Trebek.
Emily Trebek was born in 1993 in United States to Alex Trebek and Jean (Currivan) Trebek, and has a brother Matthew Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emily Trebek.
Jean (Currivan) Trebek was married to Alex Trebek on April 30, 1990, and they were together until Alex's death on November 8, 2020. Jean Trebek has children Matthew Trebek and Emily Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jean (Currivan) Trebek.
Matthew Trebek was born in 1990 in United States to Alex Trebek and Jean (Currivan) Trebek, and has a sister Emily Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew Trebek.
Barbara and I attended St Thomas School in Sudbury Ontario. I can't remember what year it was, since I had to change school for grades 7 and 8. I don't remember her changing at the same time. They lived around the Shaughnessy Street area and I remember going to her house and that she had a brother, Alex. I was always under the impression he was older than us and that he did not attend St.Thomas school. Lost contact at this point.
Popular Trebek Biographies
Born George Alexander Trebek in Ontario Canada, Alex was best known for being the host of the game show "Jeopardy" from 1984 until his passing. He also hosted "The Wizard of Odds", "Double Dare", "High Rollers", "Battlestars", "Classic Concentration", and "To Tell the Truth". Months before his passing, he laughingly suggested that actress Betty White should take over as host of Jeopardy.
Alex was born to George Edward Trebek (originally Terebeychuk), who emigrated from the Ukraine as a child, and Lucille Lagacé, an Ontarian of French heritage. Alex grew up speaking both French and English. George was a chef at a hotel and Alex's first job was as a bellhop at his father's hotel when he was 13.
In 1974, Alex married Elaine Callei and he adopted her daughter Nicky. The couple had no other children and they divorced in 1981. In 1990, he married Jean Currivan, a New York real estate project manager. They had 2 children, Matthew and Emily, and remained married until he died.
Besides his long and lucrative show business career, he owned and managed a 700 acre ranch near Paso Robles CA called Creston Farms. The farm bred and trained racehorses. He sold the farm in 2008.
Scroll down to read Alex Trebek's obituary from TMZ.
Barbara and I attended St Thomas School in Sudbury Ontario. I can't remember what year it was, since I had to change school for grades 7 and 8. I don't remember her changing at the same time. They lived around the Shaughnessy Street area and I remember going to her house and that she had a brother, Alex. I was always under the impression he was older than us and that he did not attend St.Thomas school. Lost contact at this point.
Matthew Alexander Trebek was born on February 3, 1991 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States to George Alexander Trebek and Jean Elizabeth Trebek, and has a sister Emily Grace Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew Alexander Trebek.
Emily Grace Trebek was born on August 5, 1993 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States to George Alexander Trebek and Jean Elizabeth Trebek, and has a brother Matthew Alexander Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emily Grace Trebek.
Nicole Callei Trebek was born on January 8, 1966 in Toronto, Toronto County, ON Canada to George Alexander Trebek and Elaine Claire Kares. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicole Callei Trebek.
George Alexander Trebek was born on July 22, 1940 in Greater Sudbury, Greater Sudbury County, ON Canada. He married Elaine Claire Kares on September 25, 1974 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States and they later divorced on May 13, 1982 in Los Angeles United States. They had a child Nicole Callei Trebek. He married Jean Elizabeth Trebek on April 30, 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County United States, and they were married until George's death on November 8, 2020 in Los Angeles United States. They had children Matthew Alexander Trebek and Emily Grace Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Alexander Trebek.
Jean (Currivan) Trebek was married to Alex Trebek on April 30, 1990, and they were together until Alex's death on November 8, 2020. Jean Trebek has children Matthew Trebek and Emily Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jean (Currivan) Trebek.
Elaine Claire (Callei Trebek) Kares was born on November 17, 1940 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio United States. She married George Alexander Trebek on September 25, 1974 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California and they later divorced on May 13, 1982 in Los Angeles. They had a child Nicole Callei Trebek. She also married Peter Jay Kares on March 12, 2001 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elaine Claire Kares.
Matthew Trebek was born in 1990 in United States to Alex Trebek and Jean (Currivan) Trebek, and has a sister Emily Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew Trebek.
Elaine (Kares) Trebek was born in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio United States. She was married to Alex Trebek on September 25, 1974 and they later divorced on May 13, 1982. Elaine Trebek has a child Nicky Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elaine (Kares) Trebek.
Nicky Trebek was born on January 8, 1966 in Toronto, Toronto Division County, ON Canada to Alex Trebek and Elaine (Kares) Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicky Trebek.
Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek was born on April 14, 1921 in Greater Sudbury, ON Canada. She was in a relationship with George Edward Trebek, and had children Alex Trebek and Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance. Lucille Trebek died at age 95 years old in 2016 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek.
Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance was born on October 14, 1941 in Greater Sudbury, ON Canada to Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek and George Edward Trebek, and had a brother Alex Trebek. Barbara Lafrance died at age 65 years old on April 21, 2007 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance .
George Edward Trebek was born in 1908 in Volyn Oblast Ukraine. He was in a relationship with Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek, and had children Alex Trebek and Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance. George Trebek died at age 78 years old in 1986 in ON Canada. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Edward Trebek.
Emily Trebek was born in 1993 in United States to Alex Trebek and Jean (Currivan) Trebek, and has a brother Matthew Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emily Trebek.
Jean Elizabeth (Currivan) Trebek was born on September 12, 1964 in Queens, Queens County, New York United States. She was married to George Alexander Trebek on April 30, 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, and they were together until George's death on November 8, 2020 in Los Angeles. Jean Trebek has children Matthew Alexander Trebek and Emily Grace Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jean Elizabeth Trebek.
Trebek Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Trebek family member is 80.0 years old according to our database of 7 people with the last name Trebek that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Trebeks
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Irene Trebek of Bloomingdale, Passaic County, NJ was born on January 10, 1902, and died at age 95 years old on May 12, 1997.
Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek was born on April 14, 1921 in Greater Sudbury, ON Canada. She was in a relationship with George Edward Trebek, and had children Alex Trebek and Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance. Lucille Trebek died at age 95 years old in 2016 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek.
Born George Alexander Trebek in Ontario Canada, Alex was best known for being the host of the game show "Jeopardy" from 1984 until his passing. He also hosted "The Wizard of Odds", "Double Dare", "High Rollers", "Battlestars", "Classic Concentration", and "To Tell the Truth". Months before his passing, he laughingly suggested that actress Betty White should take over as host of Jeopardy.
Alex was born to George Edward Trebek (originally Terebeychuk), who emigrated from the Ukraine as a child, and Lucille Lagacé, an Ontarian of French heritage. Alex grew up speaking both French and English. George was a chef at a hotel and Alex's first job was as a bellhop at his father's hotel when he was 13.
In 1974, Alex married Elaine Callei and he adopted her daughter Nicky. The couple had no other children and they divorced in 1981. In 1990, he married Jean Currivan, a New York real estate project manager. They had 2 children, Matthew and Emily, and remained married until he died.
Besides his long and lucrative show business career, he owned and managed a 700 acre ranch near Paso Robles CA called Creston Farms. The farm bred and trained racehorses. He sold the farm in 2008.
Scroll down to read Alex Trebek's obituary from TMZ.
George Alexander Trebek was born on July 22, 1940 in Greater Sudbury, Greater Sudbury County, ON Canada. He married Elaine Claire Kares on September 25, 1974 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States and they later divorced on May 13, 1982 in Los Angeles United States. They had a child Nicole Callei Trebek. He married Jean Elizabeth Trebek on April 30, 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County United States, and they were married until George's death on November 8, 2020 in Los Angeles United States. They had children Matthew Alexander Trebek and Emily Grace Trebek. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Alexander Trebek.
George Edward Trebek was born in 1908 in Volyn Oblast Ukraine. He was in a relationship with Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek, and had children Alex Trebek and Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance. George Trebek died at age 78 years old in 1986 in ON Canada. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Edward Trebek.
Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance was born on October 14, 1941 in Greater Sudbury, ON Canada to Lucille (Lagacé) Trebek and George Edward Trebek, and had a brother Alex Trebek. Barbara Lafrance died at age 65 years old on April 21, 2007 in Los Angeles, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara (Trebek) Lafrance .
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