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Treber Family History

Treber 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: Reber, Treder, Treiber, Greber, Traber, Treger, Dreyer, Reder, Tauber

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Where is the Treber family from?

You can see how Treber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Treber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Treber families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Treber's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Treber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treber 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 Treber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treber. 48% of Treber men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Treber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treber were Plumber and New Worker.

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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
    48%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Plumber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Treber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Treber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treber 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Treber. 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 472 military records available for the last name Treber. For the veterans among your Treber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treber lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Treber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Treber in 1951 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treber 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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