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Trewer Family History

Trewer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brewer, Treder, Trower, Treger, Dreyer, Reder, Tower, Thrower, Freer

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Where is the Trewer family from?

You can see how Trewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trewer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Trewer families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Trewer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Trewer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trewer 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 Trewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trewer. 100% of Trewer 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
    100%

What Trewer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Trewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Trewer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Trewer. For the veterans among your Trewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trewer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Trewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Trewer in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trewer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trewer 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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