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Trebesch Family History

Trebesch Name Meaning

East German (of Slavic origin): topographic name a derivative of Old Slavic trěbiti ‘to clear land’. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Breisch, Rebich, Kresch, Treesh, Tresch, Tritsch, Trausch, Heesch

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Where is the Trebesch family from?

You can see how Trebesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trebesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trebesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Trebesch families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Trebesch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trebesch families in 1880.
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What did your Trebesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trebesch. 50% of Trebesch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Trebesch women worked as a House Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trebesch were Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Farm Worker
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Trebesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trebesch 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Trebesch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Trebesch. For the veterans among your Trebesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trebesch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Trebesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trebesch in 1959 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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