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Trevarthen Family History

Trevarthen Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Trevarthian (either Newlyn East or Saint Hilary, Cornwall). Both placenames derive from Middle Cornish tref ‘estate farmstead’.

The name is associated with a personal name related to Old Welsh Arthgen (Middle Welsh Arthen).

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


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Where is the Trevarthen family from?

You can see how Trevarthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevarthen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trevarthen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Trevarthen families living in Cornwall. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trevarthen's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trevarthen families in 1891.
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What did your Trevarthen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trevarthen. 60% of Trevarthen men worked as a Gardener and 84% of Trevarthen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trevarthen were Engineers Labourer Shipyard and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Engineers Labourer Shipyard
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trevarthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevarthen 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Trevarthen. 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 424 military records available for the last name Trevarthen. For the veterans among your Trevarthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trevarthen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Trevarthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trevarthen in 1959 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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