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Tremayne Family History

Tremayne Name Meaning

Cornish: variant of Tremaine .

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


Similar surnames: Tremaine, Tremain, Mayne, Tiemann, Thayne, Frayne, Trease, Truman

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Where is the Tremayne family from?

You can see how Tremayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tremayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tremayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 17 Tremayne families living in Utah. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tremayne's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Tremayne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tremayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tremayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tremayne. 27% of Tremayne men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Tremayne women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tremayne were History Teacher and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • History Teacher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tremayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tremayne 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Tremayne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tremayne. For the veterans among your Tremayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tremayne lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tremayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tremayne in 1960 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

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