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Treble Family History

Treble Surname Meaning

from Treable Farm in Cheriton Bishop (Devon) which is recorded as Tryfebel in 1242 and Trebell in 141.

The place-name probably derives from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’ + an uncertain element.

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


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Where is the Treble family from?

You can see how Treble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Treble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Treble families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Treble's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Treble families in 1891.
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What did your Treble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treble. 43% of Treble men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Treble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treble were Gardener and Domestic Service (reti.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • Motor Engineer
    29%
  • Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Service (reti
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Treble. 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 785 military records available for the last name Treble. For the veterans among your Treble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treble lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Treble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Treble in 1961 was 37, and 88 in 2003.

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