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Treu Family History

Treu Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a trustworthy person from late Middle High German triuwe ‘loyal’ German treu.

The Jewish surname is mainly artificial.

Italian (northern): perhaps from the personal name Treo recorded from 16th century.

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


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Where is the Treu family from?

You can see how Treu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Treu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Treu families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Treu's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Treu families in 1891.
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What did your Treu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treu. 60% of Treu men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Treu women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Treu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treu 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Treu. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Treu. For the veterans among your Treu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treu lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Treu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Treu in 1959 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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