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Trewsdell Family History

Trewsdell 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: Truesdell, Trussell, Treadwell, Ramsdell, Reddell, Creswell, Trowell

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Where is the Trewsdell family from?

You can see how Trewsdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewsdell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Trewsdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Trewsdell families living in Connecticut. This was about 71% of all the recorded Trewsdell's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Trewsdell families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Trewsdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewsdell 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 Trewsdell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Trewsdell. For the veterans among your Trewsdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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