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Trevan Family History

Trevan Surname Meaning

of late appearance and unexplained origin; perhaps corrupt for some such name as Trevanion.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Trevan family from?

You can see how Trevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trevan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Trevan families living in Devon. This was about 52% of all the recorded Trevan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Trevan families in 1891.
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What did your Trevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trevan. 87% of Trevan 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
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevan 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Trevan. 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 278 military records available for the last name Trevan. For the veterans among your Trevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trevan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trevan in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trevan 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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