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Tremaine Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from one or more places in Cornwall named Tremayne (Saint Columb Major, Crowan, Saint Martin in Meneage), Tremaine, or Tremain (Pelynt). The placenames all derive from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate, farmstead’ + men ‘stone’, with the exception of Tremaine.

In the case of Tremaine, it may have menegh, the plural of manach ‘monk’, as the final element. This suggests a rich cultural and historical significance to the names, reflecting both the landscape and the ecclesiastical heritage of the region.

The evolution of these names over time highlights the merging of agricultural and religious influences in Cornwall, showcasing how geographical features and social structures shaped identity.

Understanding such names is vital for grasping the history of settlement patterns and local governance in Cornwall, offering insight into the lives of those who once inhabited these areas.

Overall, the Cornish placenames serve as a reminder of the complexity and depth of regional history, encapsulating centuries of cultural evolution in their etymology.

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


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You can see how Tremaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tremaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tremaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 43 Tremaine families living in Cornwall. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tremaine's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tremaine families in 1891.
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What did your Tremaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tremaine. 34% of Tremaine men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Tremaine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tremaine were Old Age Pensioner and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Insurance Agent
    14%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tremaine. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tremaine. For the veterans among your Tremaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tremaine lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tremaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tremaine in 1952 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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