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Treuter Family History

Treuter 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: Reuter, Tretter, Kreuter, Trester, Kreutzer, Tester, Trotter, Kreiter

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Where is the Treuter family from?

You can see how Treuter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treuter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Treuter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Treuter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Treuter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Treuter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treuter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Treuter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Treuter. 100% of Treuter men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Treuter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treuter 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Treuter. 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 234 military records available for the last name Treuter. For the veterans among your Treuter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treuter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Treuter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Treuter in 1962 was 73, and 69 in 2003.

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