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Tregaskis Family History

Tregaskis Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Tregascoe in Cornwall, the name of which is from Cornish tre ‘farmstead’.

The term tre implies a connection to agricultural land and settlements.

Tregascoe itself represents a unique linguistic heritage in the region.

The etymology of the name includes an Old Cornish personal name, Cadgor, adding a personal identification to the location.

This combination of elements highlights the rich history and cultural significance of place names in Cornwall.

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


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Where is the Tregaskis family from?

You can see how Tregaskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tregaskis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tregaskis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Tregaskis families living in Cornwall. This was about 59% of all the recorded Tregaskis's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tregaskis families in 1891.
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What did your Tregaskis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tregaskis. 34% of Tregaskis men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 85% of Tregaskis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tregaskis were Incapacitated and Domestic Help.

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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

  • Carpenter joiner
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Help
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 545 immigration records available for the last name Tregaskis. 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 363 military records available for the last name Tregaskis. For the veterans among your Tregaskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tregaskis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tregaskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tregaskis in 1965 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

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