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Treadwill Family History

Treadwill 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: Treadwell, Threadgill, Bradwell, Broadwell, Treadway, Gradwell

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Where is the Treadwill family from?

You can see how Treadwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treadwill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Treadwill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Treadwill families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Treadwill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Treadwill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treadwill 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 193 census records available for the last name Treadwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treadwill 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Treadwill. 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 11 military records available for the last name Treadwill. For the veterans among your Treadwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treadwill lifespan?

Average Treadwill life expectancy in 1976 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treadwill 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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