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Treneer Family History

Treneer Surname Meaning

from Treneere (Madron, Cornwall) or Trenear (Wendron, Cornwall). The place-names derive from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate, farmstead’ + the definite article an + the plural of yar ‘hen’.

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


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Where is the Treneer family from?

You can see how Treneer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treneer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Treneer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Treneer families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Treneer's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Treneer families in 1891.
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What did your Treneer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treneer. 60% of Treneer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Treneer 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Dairy Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Treneer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Treneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treneer 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Treneer. 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 95 military records available for the last name Treneer. For the veterans among your Treneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treneer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Treneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Treneer in 1957 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treneer 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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