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Treganowan Family History

Treganowan 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: Treadaway, Trentman, Treadway, Trevathan, Treanor, Trojan, Regina

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Where is the Treganowan family from?

You can see how Treganowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treganowan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Treganowan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Treganowan families living in Cornwall. This was about 72% of all the recorded Treganowan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Treganowan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treganowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Treganowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aero Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treganowan. 100% of Treganowan men worked as an Aero Engineer and 85% of Treganowan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Aero Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dressmaker
    16%

What Treganowan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Treganowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treganowan 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Treganowan. 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 126 military records available for the last name Treganowan. For the veterans among your Treganowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treganowan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Treganowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Treganowan in 1965 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treganowan 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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