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Trefzger Family History

Trefzger 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: Nefzger, Treger, Krenzer, Kretzer, Trager, Breger, Strenger, Reger

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Where is the Trefzger family from?

You can see how Trefzger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trefzger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trefzger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Trefzger families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Trefzger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trefzger families in 1880.
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What did your Trefzger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner Plumber and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trefzger. 28% of Trefzger men worked as a Partner Plumber and 50% of Trefzger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trefzger were Proprietor and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Partner Plumber
    28%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Trefzger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trefzger 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Trefzger. 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 68 military records available for the last name Trefzger. For the veterans among your Trefzger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trefzger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Trefzger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trefzger in 1961 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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