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Trewlett Family History

Trewlett 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: Hewlett, Triplett, Rowlett, Drewett, Trevett, Prewett, Rowett

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Where is the Trewlett family from?

You can see how Trewlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewlett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Trewlett family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Trewlett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Trewlett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Trewlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewlett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Trewlett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trewlett. For the veterans among your Trewlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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