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Treffner Family History

Treffner 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: Reffner, Trenner, Kleffner, Hoeffner, Treffinger, Geffner, Deffner

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Where is the Treffner family from?

You can see how Treffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treffner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Treffner families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Treffner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Treffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Treffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treffner 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Treffner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Treffner. For the veterans among your Treffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treffner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Treffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Treffner in 1969 was 74, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treffner 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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