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Trescher Family History

Trescher 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: Drescher, Prescher, Tescher, Kreischer, Brecher, Reicher, Buescher

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Where is the Trescher family from?

You can see how Trescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trescher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trescher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Trescher families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Trescher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trescher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trescher 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 Trescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trescher. 34% of Trescher men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Trescher women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Lawyer
    23%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Trescher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trescher 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Trescher. 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 401 military records available for the last name Trescher. For the veterans among your Trescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trescher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Trescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trescher in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trescher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trescher 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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