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Trevaskis Family History

Trevaskis Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from any of the places in Cornwall called Trevaskis (Gwinear) or Trevascus (Gorran). The placenames derive from Middle Cornish tre tref ‘estate farmstead’ + a personal name akin to Middle Breton Maelscuet.

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


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Where is the Trevaskis family from?

You can see how Trevaskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevaskis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trevaskis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Trevaskis families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trevaskis's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trevaskis families in 1891.
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What did your Trevaskis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardener (own Account) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trevaskis. 28% of Trevaskis men worked as a Market Gardener (own Account) and 78% of Trevaskis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trevaskis were General Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Market Gardener (own Account)
    28%
  • Plumber
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Shop Assistant
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trevaskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevaskis 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Trevaskis. 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 405 military records available for the last name Trevaskis. For the veterans among your Trevaskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trevaskis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Trevaskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Trevaskis in 1957 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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