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Trewin Family History

Trewin Surname Meaning

Cornish (Cornwall and Devon): habitational name from Trewin in Sheviock (Cornwall), Trewin in Lanteglos near Camborne (Cornwall), and perhaps also from one or more of the places in Cornwall called Trewen.

The placenames probably derive from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’ + guyn ‘white’.

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


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Where is the Trewin family from?

You can see how Trewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trewin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 213 Trewin families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trewin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trewin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trewin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trewin. 15% of Trewin men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Trewin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trewin were Wharf Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Wharf Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Trewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Trewin. 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 756 military records available for the last name Trewin. For the veterans among your Trewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trewin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Trewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trewin in 1954 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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