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Treney Family History

Treney 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: Reney, Torney, Trent, Trench, Arney, Tenley, Tawney, Treen, Trokey

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Where is the Treney family from?

You can see how Treney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Treney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Treney family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Treney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Treney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Treney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Treney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treney 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Treney. 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 13 military records available for the last name Treney. For the veterans among your Treney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treney lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Treney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Treney in 1991 was 45, and 67 in 1997.

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