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Travelsted Family History

Travelsted 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: Travelstead, Trelstad, Traverse, Travers, Trester, Traverso, Traister

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Where is the Travelsted family from?

You can see how Travelsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Travelsted family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Travelsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Travelsted families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Travelsted's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Travelsted families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Travelsted 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 257 census records available for the last name Travelsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Travelsted 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Travelsted. 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 42 military records available for the last name Travelsted. For the veterans among your Travelsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Travelsted lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Travelsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Travelsted in 1966 was 83, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Travelsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Travelsted 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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