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Treahy Family History

Treahy Name 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: Treacy, Tracy, Creasy, Trenary, Trahey, Ready, Leahy, Greany, Trease

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Where is the Treahy family from?

You can see how Treahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treahy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Treahy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Treahy families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Treahy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Treahy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treahy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Treahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Treahy. 100% of Treahy women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Treahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treahy 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Treahy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Treahy. For the veterans among your Treahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treahy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Treahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Treahy in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

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