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Trefftz Family History

Trefftz 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: Tefft, Trefz, Trent, Reff, Reitz, Pretz, Tetz, Reffitt, Reffett

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Where is the Trefftz family from?

You can see how Trefftz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefftz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trefftz families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Trefftz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trefftz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trefftz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trefftz 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 27 census records available for the last name Trefftz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefftz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Trefftz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Trefftz. For the veterans among your Trefftz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefftz lifespan?

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