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Treas Family History

Treas Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Treece or German Dries.

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


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Where is the Treas family from?

You can see how Treas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Treas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Treas families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Treas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Treas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Treas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treas. 52% of Treas men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Treas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treas were Farm Laborer and Manager.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 92 immigration records available for the last name Treas. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Treas. For the veterans among your Treas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Treas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Treas in 1954 was 49, and 52 in 2003.

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