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Trewhella Family History

Trewhella Name Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Trewhella in Saint Hilary (Cornwall). The placename may derive from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’ + hwilen ‘beetle’ + the name-forming suffix -a.

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


Similar surnames: Trowell, Grewell, Cretella, Tewell, Trella, Jewell, Trussell, Rishell

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Where is the Trewhella family from?

You can see how Trewhella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trewhella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trewhella families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 14 Trewhella families living in Connecticut. This was about 78% of all the recorded Trewhella's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Trewhella families in 1880.
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What did your Trewhella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trewhella. 50% of Trewhella men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Trewhella women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trewhella were Plumber and Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trewhella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trewhella 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Trewhella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Trewhella. For the veterans among your Trewhella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trewhella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Trewhella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trewhella in 1962 was 91, and 78 in 2003.

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