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Trefzer Family History

Trefzer 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: Krenzer, Kretzer, Treder, Trenner, Retzer, Tretter, Treiber, Trester

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Where is the Trefzer family from?

You can see how Trefzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trefzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Trefzer families living in Nebraska. This was about 64% of all the recorded Trefzer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Trefzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trefzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trefzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trefzer. 100% of Trefzer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Trefzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefzer 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Trefzer. 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 166 military records available for the last name Trefzer. For the veterans among your Trefzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Trefzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Trefzer in 1964 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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