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Treib Family History

Treib 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: Streib, Reis, Trent, Leib, Greif, Trim, Traub, Reil, Preis, Train

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Where is the Treib family from?

You can see how Treib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treib family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Treib families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Treib families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Treib's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Treib families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Treib ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Treib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treib 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Treib. 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 72 military records available for the last name Treib. For the veterans among your Treib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treib lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Treib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Treib in 1965 was 59, and 54 in 2004.

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