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Treier Family History

Treier 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: Trier, Freier, Treder, Treiber, Reier, Dreier, Breier, Treger, Dreyer

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Where is the Treier family from?

You can see how Treier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Treier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Treier family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Treier's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Treier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treier 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 Treier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treier. 37% of Treier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Treier women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Watchman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Treier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Treier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treier 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Treier. 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 137 military records available for the last name Treier. For the veterans among your Treier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Treier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Treier in 1966 was 63, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treier 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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