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Trebes Family History

Trebes 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: Trees, Krebs, Debes, Treen, Reber, Treder, Remes, Rebel, Treiber

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Where is the Trebes family from?

You can see how Trebes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trebes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trebes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Trebes families living in Devon. This was about 70% of all the recorded Trebes's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Trebes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trebes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trebes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trebes. 46% of Trebes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Trebes women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trebes were Salesman and Dress Maker.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Dress Maker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trebes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trebes 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Trebes. 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 390 military records available for the last name Trebes. For the veterans among your Trebes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trebes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Trebes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trebes in 1948 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trebes 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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