This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Treffinger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Treffinger Family History

Treffinger Surname Meaning

South German: probably derived from Middle High German treff- ‘fitting excellent hitting the nail on the head’

hence a nickname for a successful person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Treffinger family from?

You can see how Treffinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treffinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Treffinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Treffinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Treffinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Treffinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treffinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Treffinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Treffinger. 50% of Treffinger men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Treffinger | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%

What Treffinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Treffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treffinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Treffinger

Passenger Lists

There are 200 immigration records available for the last name Treffinger. 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.

View all Treffinger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 439 military records available for the last name Treffinger. For the veterans among your Treffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Treffinger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Treffinger family history

Discover More

What is the average Treffinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Treffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Treffinger in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Treffinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treffinger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Treffinger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial