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Treffrey Family History

Treffrey 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: Jeffrey, Trefry, Reffner, Trenary, Steffey, Riffey, Renfrew, Trembley

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Where is the Treffrey family from?

You can see how Treffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Treffrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Treffrey families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Treffrey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Treffrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treffrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Treffrey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Treffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treffrey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Treffrey. 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 26 military records available for the last name Treffrey. For the veterans among your Treffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treffrey lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Treffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Treffrey in 2000 was 99, and 93 in 2003.

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