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Travett Family History

Travett 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: Trivett, Gravett, Trevett, Privett, Travers, Rivett, Gravatt, Traver

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Where is the Travett family from?

You can see how Travett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Travett family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Travett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Travett families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Travett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Travett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Travett 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 Travett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Travett. 100% of Travett women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Travett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Travett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Travett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Travett. 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 21 military records available for the last name Travett. For the veterans among your Travett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Travett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Travett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Travett in 1977 was 76, and 43 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Travett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Travett 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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