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Tresilian Family History

Tresilian Surname Meaning

From either of two places in Cornwall called Tresillian (Merther Newlyn East). The place-names derive from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’.

These names are linked to a personal name that is related to Old Welsh Sulgen.

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


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You can see how Tresilian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tresilian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tresilian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tresilian family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tresilian's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Tresilian families in 1880.
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What did your Tresilian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tresilian. 100% of Tresilian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Tresilian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tresilian 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Tresilian. 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 72 military records available for the last name Tresilian. For the veterans among your Tresilian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tresilian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Tresilian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tresilian in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 1999.

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