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Treffenger Family History

Treffenger 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: Treffinger, Reffner, Effinger, Reisinger, Strenger, Greener, Trenner

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Treffenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treffenger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Treffenger. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Treffenger. For the veterans among your Treffenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treffenger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Treffenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Treffenger in 1969 was 89, and 77 in 1995.

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