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Treacher Family History

Treacher Surname Meaning

From Middle English trechour trichour, meaning ‘traitor, deceiver, cheat’, the term has its roots in Old French.

The Old French versions are trecheor and tricheor.

These historical forms illustrate the evolution of the word over time.

In addition, the term bears a resemblance to the word Tricker.

This connection highlights the shared themes of deception and trickery in language.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Treacher family from?

You can see how Treacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Treacher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Treacher families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Treacher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Treacher families in 1891.
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What did your Treacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treacher. 25% of Treacher men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Treacher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treacher were Butcher Shopkeeper and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Butcher Shopkeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • U D H Duties
    2%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Treacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treacher 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Treacher. 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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Draft Cards

There are 659 military records available for the last name Treacher. For the veterans among your Treacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treacher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Treacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Treacher in 1972 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treacher 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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