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Travathan Family History

Travathan 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: Trevathan, Trevethan, Trahan, Gavaghan, Trevarthen, Stranahan

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Where is the Travathan family from?

You can see how Travathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Travathan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Travathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Travathan families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Travathan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Travathan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Travathan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Travathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Travathan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Travathan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Travathan. For the veterans among your Travathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Travathan lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Travathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Travathan in 1996 was 65, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Travathan 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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