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Travelstead Family History

Travelstead Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Travelstead family from?

You can see how Travelstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Travelstead family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Travelstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Travelstead family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Travelstead's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Travelstead families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Travelstead 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 Travelstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Travelstead. 31% of Travelstead men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Travelstead women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Travelstead were Miner 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Travelstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Travelstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Travelstead 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Travelstead. 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 372 military records available for the last name Travelstead. For the veterans among your Travelstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Travelstead lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Travelstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Travelstead in 1956 was 28, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Travelstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Travelstead 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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