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Trenowth Family History

Trenowth 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: Trent, Trench, Troth, Strength, Trento, Trembath, Tremont, Drenth

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Where is the Trenowth family from?

You can see how Trenowth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenowth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trenowth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Trenowth families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Trenowth's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trenowth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Trenowth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenowth 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Trenowth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trenowth. For the veterans among your Trenowth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenowth lifespan?

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