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Treichler Family History

Treichler Name Meaning

Swiss German: occupational name from a derivative of Treichel .

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


Similar surnames: Treichel, Streicher, Brecher, Kichler, Leichter, Kreischer, Tischler

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Where is the Treichler family from?

You can see how Treichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treichler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Treichler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Treichler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Treichler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Treichler families in 1840.
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What did your Treichler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treichler. 21% of Treichler men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Treichler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treichler were Proprietor and Servant. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Servant
    16%
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What Treichler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Treichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treichler 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Treichler. 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 560 military records available for the last name Treichler. For the veterans among your Treichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treichler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Treichler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Treichler in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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