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Treasure Family History

Treasure Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): nickname from Middle English tresor ‘treasure, wealth, riches’ (Old French trésor from Latin thesaurus ‘hoard’) for a treasurer or person in charge of financial administration.

It may also be used as an affectionate nickname for a loved or valued person.

This surname is also found in Monmouthshire, Wales.

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


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Where is the Treasure family from?

You can see how Treasure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treasure family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Treasure families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 196 Treasure families living in Somerset. This was about 41% of all the recorded Treasure's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Treasure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treasure 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 Treasure ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treasure. 15% of Treasure men worked as a Coal Hewer and 78% of Treasure women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treasure were Miner Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    15%
  • Solicitor
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Miner Heavy Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Treasure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treasure 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Treasure. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Treasure. For the veterans among your Treasure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treasure lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Treasure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Treasure in 1951 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treasure 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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