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Trewsdall Family History

Trewsdall 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: Teesdale, Arendall, Rendall, Truesdale, Teasdale, Pressnall, Presnall

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Where is the Trewsdall family from?

You can see how Trewsdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewsdall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Trewsdall families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Trewsdall families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trewsdall's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Trewsdall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Trewsdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewsdall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Trewsdall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trewsdall. For the veterans among your Trewsdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trewsdall lifespan?

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