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Treffenberg Family History

Treffenberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Freudenberg, Bredenberg, Treffinger, Hoffenberg, Fredenberg

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Where is the Treffenberg family from?

You can see how Treffenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treffenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Treffenberg family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Treffenberg's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Treffenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treffenberg 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 Treffenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Treffenberg. 100% of Treffenberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Treffenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Treffenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treffenberg 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Treffenberg. 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 6 military records available for the last name Treffenberg. For the veterans among your Treffenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treffenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1973, in the United States, Treffenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Treffenberg in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Treffenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treffenberg 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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