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Trehane Family History

Trehane Surname Meaning

from Trehane in Probus possibly also from Trehane in Davidstow and Trevalga all in Cornwall.

The place-name is from Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’ + an unidentified element possibly an unrecorded Old Cornish given name *Iachan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trehane family from?

You can see how Trehane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trehane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trehane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Trehane families living in Cornwall. This was about 59% of all the recorded Trehane's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trehane families in 1891.
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What did your Trehane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trehane. 50% of Trehane men worked as a Motor Salesman and 100% of Trehane 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

  • Motor Salesman
    50%
  • Joint Occupation Of Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Trehane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trehane 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Trehane. 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 78 military records available for the last name Trehane. For the veterans among your Trehane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trehane lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Trehane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trehane in 1971 was 77, and 78 in 1998.

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