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Trava Family History

Trava 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: Trana, Trama, Rana, Rada, Grave, Arata, Araya, Raba, Trapp, Prada

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Where is the Trava family from?

You can see how Trava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trava family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trava families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Trava families living in Texas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Trava's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Trava families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trava 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 Trava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trava. 100% of Trava men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Trava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Trava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trava 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Trava. 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 31 military records available for the last name Trava. For the veterans among your Trava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trava lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Trava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trava in 1990 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trava

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trava 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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