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Tregurtha Family History

Tregurtha Surname Meaning

Probably from Tregurtha Farm in Saint Hilary (Cornwall). The place-name is attested only after 1500 but is from Cornish tre(v) ‘farmstead’.

It has an unexplained element or could be derived from a surname originating from some other place with a similar name.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tregurtha family from?

You can see how Tregurtha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tregurtha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tregurtha families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Tregurtha families living in Cornwall. This was about 72% of all the recorded Tregurtha's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tregurtha families in 1891.
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What did your Tregurtha ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tregurtha. 67% of Tregurtha men worked as a Fisherman and 81% of Tregurtha women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tregurtha were Hairdresser and 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

  • Fisherman
    67%
  • Hairdresser
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tregurtha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tregurtha 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Tregurtha. 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 170 military records available for the last name Tregurtha. For the veterans among your Tregurtha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tregurtha lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Tregurtha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tregurtha in 1969 was 74, and 21 in 2000.

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