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Trieber Family History

Trieber 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: Rieber, Triebel, Krieger, Bieber, Trimmer, Trier, Riebe, Reber

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Where is the Trieber family from?

You can see how Trieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trieber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trieber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Trieber families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Trieber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trieber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trieber 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 Trieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trieber. 29% of Trieber men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Trieber women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trieber were Auditor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Bartender
    15%
  • Tanner
    15%
  • Auditor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Beauty Parlor
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Trieber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trieber 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Trieber. 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 170 military records available for the last name Trieber. For the veterans among your Trieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trieber lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Trieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Trieber in 1954 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trieber 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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