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Triefenbach Family History

Triefenbach 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: Diefenbach, Rickenbach, Biedenbach, Dieffenbach, Riggenbach

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Where is the Triefenbach family from?

You can see how Triefenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triefenbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Triefenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Triefenbach families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Triefenbach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Triefenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Triefenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Triefenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Triefenbach. 46% of Triefenbach men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Mechanic
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Triefenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Triefenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triefenbach 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Triefenbach. 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 43 military records available for the last name Triefenbach. For the veterans among your Triefenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triefenbach lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Triefenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Triefenbach in 1961 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Triefenbach 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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