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Treter Family History

Treter 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: Treder, Tretter, Trester, Teeter, Teter, Treger, Peter, Dreyer, Reder

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Where is the Treter family from?

You can see how Treter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Treter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Treter families living in New Jersey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Treter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Treter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Treter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Treter. 100% of Treter men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Treter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treter 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Treter. 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 152 military records available for the last name Treter. For the veterans among your Treter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Treter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Treter in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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