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Traves Family History

Traves Surname Meaning

see Travis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Traves family from?

You can see how Traves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Traves families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Traves's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Traves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traves 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 Traves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Traves. 28% of Traves men worked as a Cowman and 89% of Traves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traves were Farmer 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 1939

  • Cowman
    28%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • None
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Traves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traves 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Traves. 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 583 military records available for the last name Traves. For the veterans among your Traves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Traves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Traves in 1963 was 34, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traves 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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