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Treweek Family History

Treweek Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Treweege in Stithians (Cornwall). The placename derives from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’ + gwyk ‘village’ or ‘forest’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Treweek family from?

You can see how Treweek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treweek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Treweek families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Treweek families living in Cornwall. This was about 44% of all the recorded Treweek's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Treweek families in 1891.
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What did your Treweek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Minerhewerbe and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Treweek. 38% of Treweek men worked as a Coal Minerhewerbe and 91% of Treweek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treweek were Engine Fitter and Tobacco Packer.

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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

  • Coal Minerhewerbe
    38%
  • Carpenter joiner
    38%
  • Engine Fitter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • None
    5%
  • Tobacco Packer
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Treweek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treweek 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Treweek. 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 373 military records available for the last name Treweek. For the veterans among your Treweek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treweek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Treweek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Treweek in 1963 was 89, and 67 in 2004.

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