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Trechter Family History

Trechter 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: Richter, Brecher, Tretter, Fechter, Trester, Rechner, Fruchter

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Where is the Trechter family from?

You can see how Trechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trechter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trechter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Trechter families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Trechter's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Trechter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trechter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trechter ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Trechter ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Trechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trechter 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Trechter. 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 75 military records available for the last name Trechter. For the veterans among your Trechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trechter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Trechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trechter in 1964 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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