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Treaster Family History

Treaster Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Jewish Treister a variant of Traister.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Treaster family from?

You can see how Treaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treaster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Treaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Treaster families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Treaster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Treaster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treaster 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 Treaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treaster. 26% of Treaster men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Treaster women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treaster were Clerk and Farmer.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Reeler
    17%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Treaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Treaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treaster 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Treaster. 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 682 military records available for the last name Treaster. For the veterans among your Treaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treaster lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Treaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Treaster in 1944 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Treaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treaster 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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