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Treichel Family History

Treichel Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from Treichle meaning ‘cow bell’ presumably a nickname for a cowherd or farmer or a metonymic occupational name for someone who made cow bells.

Occupational name for a hunter or trapper from Middle High German drūch ‘animal trap’.

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


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Where is the Treichel family from?

You can see how Treichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treichel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Treichel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 44 Treichel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 72% of all the recorded Treichel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Treichel families in 1880.
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What did your Treichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treichel. 26% of Treichel men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Treichel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treichel were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Treichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treichel 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Treichel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Treichel. For the veterans among your Treichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treichel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Treichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Treichel in 1956 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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