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Treitz Family History

Treitz 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: Reitz, Tritz, Kreitz, Streitz, Creitz, Trent, Britz, Kritz, Beitz

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Where is the Treitz family from?

You can see how Treitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Treitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Treitz families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Treitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Treitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Treitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Treitz. 34% of Treitz men worked as a Contractor. .

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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

  • Contractor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Treitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treitz 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Treitz. 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 122 military records available for the last name Treitz. For the veterans among your Treitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Treitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Treitz in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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