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Treadwell Family History

Treadwell Surname Meaning

English: metonymic occupational name from Middle English tred(de) ‘tread walk trample’ + wel(le) ‘well’ perhaps for a fuller or someone who trod grapes for wine production.

Fulling was the process by which newly woven cloth was cleaned and shrunk by the use of heat, water, and pressure (from treading) before finally being stretched and laid out to dry on tenter hooks.

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


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You can see how Treadwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treadwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Treadwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 169 Treadwell families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Treadwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Treadwell families in 1891.
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What did your Treadwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treadwell. 11% of Treadwell men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Treadwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treadwell were Farm Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    9%
  • Lorry Driver
    9%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Treadwell. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Treadwell. For the veterans among your Treadwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treadwell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Treadwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Treadwell in 1946 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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