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Treffeisen Family History

Treffeisen 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: Brecheisen, Steffensen, Trefethen, Ringeisen, Tennessen, Trezise

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Where is the Treffeisen family from?

You can see how Treffeisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treffeisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Treffeisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Treffeisen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Treffeisen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Treffeisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treffeisen 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 Treffeisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treffeisen. 100% of Treffeisen men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Treffeisen women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Treffeisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Treffeisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treffeisen 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 Treffeisen. 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 81 military records available for the last name Treffeisen. For the veterans among your Treffeisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treffeisen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Treffeisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Treffeisen in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treffeisen 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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