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Trewitz Family History

Trewitz 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: Reitz, Tritz, Dewitz, Kreitz, Streitz, Trewin, Gurewitz, Krawitz

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Where is the Trewitz family from?

You can see how Trewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewitz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Trewitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Trewitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Trewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewitz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Trewitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Trewitz. For the veterans among your Trewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trewitz lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Trewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trewitz in 1997 was 82, and 46 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trewitz 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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