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Trethaway Family History

Trethaway 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: Tretheway, Treadaway, Trethewey, Hathaway, Pettaway, Treadway

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Where is the Trethaway family from?

You can see how Trethaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trethaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trethaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Trethaway families living in Cornwall. This was about 29% of all the recorded Trethaway's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Trethaway families in 1891.
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What did your Trethaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trethaway. 34% of Trethaway men worked as a Manager and 50% of Trethaway women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trethaway were Machinist and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Sales Engineer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Trethaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trethaway 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Trethaway. 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 88 military records available for the last name Trethaway. For the veterans among your Trethaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trethaway lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Trethaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trethaway in 1961 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trethaway 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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