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Treagus Family History

Treagus Surname Meaning

from Troisgots (Manche). The etymology of the place-name is uncertain. possibly from one of the places in Cornwall called Tregoose for example in Sithney parish named with Middle Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’ + cos ‘wood’.

This applies only to instances without -s- before medial -g-. Some early bearers may simply be Cornish members of the landed family referred to in (1) and the same applies to all modern bearers.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Treagus family from?

You can see how Treagus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treagus family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 127 Treagus families living in Sussex. This was about 77% of all the recorded Treagus's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Treagus families in 1891.
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What did your Treagus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treagus. 37% of Treagus men worked as a Farmworker and 73% of Treagus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treagus were Cowman and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Farmworker
    37%
  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Cowman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Treagus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treagus 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Treagus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Treagus. For the veterans among your Treagus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treagus lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Treagus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Treagus in 1985 was 62, and 20 in 1995.

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