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Trethewy Family History

Trethewy Surname Meaning

see Trethewey.

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


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Where is the Trethewy family from?

You can see how Trethewy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trethewy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trethewy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Trethewy families living in Cornwall. This was about 69% of all the recorded Trethewy's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trethewy families in 1891.
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What did your Trethewy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trethewy. 82% of Trethewy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

What Trethewy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Trethewy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trethewy 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Trethewy. 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 35 military records available for the last name Trethewy. For the veterans among your Trethewy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trethewy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Trethewy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trethewy in 1973 was 72, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trethewy 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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