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Tresch Family History

Tresch Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Dresch. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Tresch family from?

You can see how Tresch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tresch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tresch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Tresch families living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tresch's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Tresch families in 1880.
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What did your Tresch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tresch. 30% of Tresch men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Tresch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tresch were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Tresch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tresch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tresch 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Tresch. 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 551 military records available for the last name Tresch. For the veterans among your Tresch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tresch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tresch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tresch in 1963 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tresch 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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