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Trewhitt Family History

Trewhitt Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Yorkshire): habitational name from High and Low Trewhitt in Rothbury (Northumberland).

The origin of the placename is uncertain.

This name has sometimes been confused with Trevett.

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


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Where is the Trewhitt family from?

You can see how Trewhitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewhitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trewhitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Trewhitt families living in Durham. This was about 59% of all the recorded Trewhitt's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Trewhitt families in 1891.
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What did your Trewhitt 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 Trewhitt. 36% of Trewhitt men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Trewhitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trewhitt were General Labourer and Unpaid Household 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
    36%
  • Farm Labourer
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%
  • Maternity Nurse
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trewhitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewhitt 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Trewhitt. 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 352 military records available for the last name Trewhitt. For the veterans among your Trewhitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trewhitt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Trewhitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trewhitt in 1957 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

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