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Triebwasser Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Trübwasser ‘cloudy water’ one of unflattering names assigned to Jews by government officials when surnames were made compulsory.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rosenwasser, Wasser, Friedlander, Liebhaber, Treaster, Tesser

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Where is the Triebwasser family from?

You can see how Triebwasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triebwasser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Triebwasser families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 5 Triebwasser families living in South Dakota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Triebwasser's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Triebwasser families in 1920.
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What did your Triebwasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Triebwasser. 74% of Triebwasser men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
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Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Triebwasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triebwasser 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Triebwasser. 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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There are 144 military records available for the last name Triebwasser. For the veterans among your Triebwasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triebwasser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Triebwasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Triebwasser in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

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