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Trevathan Family History

Trevathan Surname Meaning

Cornish: variant of Trevethan or Trathen. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trevathan family from?

You can see how Trevathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevathan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trevathan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Trevathan families living in Cornwall. This was about 32% of all the recorded Trevathan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Trevathan families in 1891.
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What did your Trevathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trevathan. 31% of Trevathan men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Trevathan women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trevathan were Truck Driver and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

What Trevathan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trevathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevathan 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Trevathan. 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 957 military records available for the last name Trevathan. For the veterans among your Trevathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trevathan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Trevathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trevathan in 1952 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trevathan 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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