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Treby Family History

Treby Surname Meaning

see Treeby.

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


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Where is the Treby family from?

You can see how Treby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Treby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Treby families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Treby's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Treby families in 1891.
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What did your Treby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treby. 100% of Treby men worked as a Hotel Waiter and 90% of Treby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Hotel Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Stenographer
    4%

What Treby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Treby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treby 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Treby. 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 268 military records available for the last name Treby. For the veterans among your Treby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treby lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Treby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Treby in 1956 was 50, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treby 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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