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Treer Family History

Treer 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: Freer, Trier, Treen, Treder, Breer, Teer, Tree, Greer, Creer, Trees

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Where is the Treer family from?

You can see how Treer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Treer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Treer families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Treer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Treer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treer 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 Treer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Treer. 100% of Treer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Treer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Treer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treer 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Treer. 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 63 military records available for the last name Treer. For the veterans among your Treer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Treer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Treer in 1968 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Treer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treer 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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