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Trewartha Family History

Trewartha Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from any of several places in Cornwall called Trewartha (in Saint Agnes, Lelant, and Veryan), all probably derived from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate, farmstead’ + guartha ‘summit’.

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


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You can see how Trewartha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewartha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trewartha families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Trewartha families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Trewartha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trewartha families in 1911.
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What did your Trewartha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trewartha. 100% of Trewartha men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trewartha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewartha 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Trewartha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 222 military records available for the last name Trewartha. For the veterans among your Trewartha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trewartha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Trewartha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trewartha in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

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