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Trewet Family History

Trewet 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: Trent, Street, Brewer, Treen, Treder, Trower, Trede, Tweet, Drewes

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Where is the Trewet family from?

You can see how Trewet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trewet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Trewet families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trewet's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Trewet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trewet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Trewet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewet 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Trewet. 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 24 military records available for the last name Trewet. For the veterans among your Trewet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trewet lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Trewet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Trewet in 1972 was 45, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trewet 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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