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Trevas Family History

Trevas 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: Treas, Trevor, Travis, Trias, Grivas, Tress, Trakas, Cuevas, Regas

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Where is the Trevas family from?

You can see how Trevas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trevas families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Trevas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Trevas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trevas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Trevas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevas 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Trevas. 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 41 military records available for the last name Trevas. For the veterans among your Trevas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trevas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Trevas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Trevas in 1968 was 80, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trevas 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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