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Tresper Family History

Tresper 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: Trester, Trosper, Tremper, Tresner, Tester, Tesser, Presser, Esper

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Where is the Tresper family from?

You can see how Tresper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tresper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tresper family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tresper's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tresper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tresper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Tresper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tresper 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tresper. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tresper. For the veterans among your Tresper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tresper lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tresper 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tresper

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