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Treff Family History

Treff 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: Reff, Streff, Trefz, Greff, Trent, Reiff, Greif, Griff, Neff, Treen

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Where is the Treff family from?

You can see how Treff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Treff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Treff families living in Northumberland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Treff's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Treff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treff 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 Treff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treff. 23% of Treff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Treff women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Treff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Treff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treff 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Treff. 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 645 military records available for the last name Treff. For the veterans among your Treff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Treff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Treff in 1962 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treff 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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