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Trefz Family History

Trefz Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a good-for-nothing from Middle High German trefze ‘weed’.

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


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Where is the Trefz family from?

You can see how Trefz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trefz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Trefz families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Trefz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Trefz families in 1911.
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What did your Trefz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trefz. 22% of Trefz men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Trefz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trefz were Clerk and Attendant.

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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
    22%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Attendant
    13%

What Trefz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trefz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefz 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Trefz. 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 438 military records available for the last name Trefz. For the veterans among your Trefz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Trefz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Trefz in 1949 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trefz 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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