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Trembeth Family History

Trembeth Surname Meaning

from Trembleath in Saint Mawgan in Pydar (Cornwall).

The place-name derives from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’ + the definite article an + beth ‘grave’.

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


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Where is the Trembeth family from?

You can see how Trembeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trembeth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trembeth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Trembeth families living in Cornwall. This was about 86% of all the recorded Trembeth's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trembeth families in 1891.
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What did your Trembeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trembeth. 86% of Trembeth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Trembeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trembeth 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Trembeth. 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 138 military records available for the last name Trembeth. For the veterans among your Trembeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trembeth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Trembeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trembeth in 1972 was 23, and 90 in 2002.

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