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Trede Name Meaning

North German: from Low German trede ‘step stair path’ hence probably a topographic name for someone who lived by a thoroughfare steps or on terraced ground.

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


Similar surnames: Treder, Brede, Thede, Tree, Trader, Wrede, Frede, Stroede, Grode

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Where is the Trede family from?

You can see how Trede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trede family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Trede families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Trede's in USA. New York had the highest population of Trede families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trede. 25% of Trede men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Trede women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trede 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Trede. 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 444 military records available for the last name Trede. For the veterans among your Trede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trede lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Trede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trede in 1952 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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