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Treffz Family History

Treffz 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: Trefz, Reff, Streff, Tefft, Greff, Trefry, Trent, Griffo, Reiff

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Where is the Treffz family from?

You can see how Treffz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treffz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Treffz families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Treffz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Treffz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Treffz families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Treffz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treffz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Treffz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Treffz. For the veterans among your Treffz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treffz lifespan?

Average Treffz life expectancy in 1968 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treffz 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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