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Treve Family History

Treve 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: Trede, Greve, Tree, Neve, Trent, Grave, Grove, Trice, Eve, Kleve

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Where is the Treve family from?

You can see how Treve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Treve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Treve family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Treve's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Treve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treve 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 Treve ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Professeur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Treve. 100% of Treve men worked as a Professeur.

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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 1921

  • Professeur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Treve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treve 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Treve. 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 10 military records available for the last name Treve. For the veterans among your Treve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treve lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Treve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Treve in 1970 was 86, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treve 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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