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Treat Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Tritt or Trede . English: variant of Threatt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Threat, Teat, Great, Treas, Threatt, Troast, Fread, Tea, Teas, Preas

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Where is the Treat family from?

You can see how Treat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Treat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 87 Treat families living in Connecticut. This was about 38% of all the recorded Treat's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Treat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Treat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treat. 27% of Treat men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Treat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treat were Truck Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Treat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treat 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Treat. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Treat. For the veterans among your Treat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treat lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Treat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Treat in 1944 was 18, and 72 in 2004.

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