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Treffersen Family History

Treffersen 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: Gregersen, Steffensen, Efferson, Trefethen, Jefferson, Reierson

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Where is the Treffersen family from?

You can see how Treffersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treffersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Treffersen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Treffersen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Treffersen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Treffersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treffersen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Treffersen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Treffersen. For the veterans among your Treffersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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