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Trew Family History

Trew Surname Meaning

English: variant of Trow. German: variant of Treu.

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


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Where is the Trew family from?

You can see how Trew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 268 Trew families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Trew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trew. 18% of Trew men worked as a Bricklayer and 83% of Trew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trew were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • House Painter
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Trew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Trew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trew 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Trew. 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 Trew. For the veterans among your Trew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trew lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Trew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Trew in 1961 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trew ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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