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Treder Family History

Treder Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Low German treden ‘to tread or stomp’ a nickname for a peasant, a dancer, or someone who worked the bellows of an organ.

Topographic name from a noun derivative of Low German Trede.

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


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Where is the Treder family from?

You can see how Treder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Treder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Treder families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Treder's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Treder families in 1880.
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What did your Treder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treder. 30% of Treder men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Treder women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treder were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Treder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Treder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treder 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Treder. 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 662 military records available for the last name Treder. For the veterans among your Treder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treder lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Treder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Treder in 1955 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treder 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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