Origins of the Trethewey surname

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    In 1921, most Tretheweys lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Tretheweys

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    Commmon female occupations for Tretheweys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    35

    House Servant

    19

    Domestic Servant

    18

    At Home

    13

    Housekeeper

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Tretheweys in 1921

    China Clay Labourer

    51

    Clay Labourer

    42

    Tin Miner

    40

    Farmer

    37

    Farm Labourer

    15

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