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Trestain Family History

Trestain Surname Meaning

from Trestain in Ruan Lanihorne (Cornwall). The place-name derives from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’ + stean ‘tin’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Trestain family from?

You can see how Trestain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trestain family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Trestain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Trestain families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Trestain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trestain families in 1891.
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What did your Trestain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trestain. 100% of Trestain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Trestain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trestain 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Trestain. 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 26 military records available for the last name Trestain. For the veterans among your Trestain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trestain lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Trestain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Trestain in 1969 was 92, and 68 in 1998.

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