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Tresemer Family History

Tresemer 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: Griesemer, Trester, Tessmer, Besemer, Ziesemer, Tressler, Tesmer

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Where is the Tresemer family from?

You can see how Tresemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tresemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tresemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tresemer families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tresemer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tresemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tresemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tresemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tresemer. 25% of Tresemer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tresemer women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Plasterer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Sider (house)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tresemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Tresemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tresemer 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tresemer. 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 192 military records available for the last name Tresemer. For the veterans among your Tresemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tresemer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tresemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tresemer in 1959 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tresemer 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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