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Trease Family History

Trease Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Leicestershire): variant of Trays (see Tray) or Trees. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Possibly an altered form of German Dries or Dreese.

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


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Where is the Trease family from?

You can see how Trease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trease family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Trease families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trease's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trease families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trease 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 Trease ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trease. 42% of Trease men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Trease women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trease were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Trease family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trease 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Trease. 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 322 military records available for the last name Trease. For the veterans among your Trease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trease lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Trease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trease in 1956 was 61, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trease 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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