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Treeby Family History

Treeby Surname Meaning

from Treby in Yealmpton (Devon). The place-name may derive from Old English drȳge ‘dry’ + byge ‘corner angle bend in a river’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Treeby family from?

You can see how Treeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treeby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Treeby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Treeby families living in Devon. This was about 30% of all the recorded Treeby's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Treeby families in 1891.
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What did your Treeby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treeby. 34% of Treeby men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Treeby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treeby were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Railway Porter
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 591 immigration records available for the last name Treeby. 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 268 military records available for the last name Treeby. For the veterans among your Treeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treeby lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Treeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Treeby in 1980 was 74, and 90 in 2000.

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