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Traveis Family History

Traveis 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: Travers, Travis, Traverso, Traver, Kravets, Gravois, Graves, Draves

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Where is the Traveis family from?

You can see how Traveis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traveis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Traveis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Traveis families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Traveis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Traveis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traveis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Traveis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Traveis. 67% of Traveis men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Traveis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traveis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Traveis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Traveis. For the veterans among your Traveis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traveis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Traveis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Traveis in 1977 was 84, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traveis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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