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Trevellyan Family History

Trevellyan 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: Trevillian, Trevethan, Llewellyn, Tavella, Evelyn, Revilla, Creelman

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Where is the Trevellyan family from?

You can see how Trevellyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevellyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trevellyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Trevellyan family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trevellyan's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Trevellyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trevellyan 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 Trevellyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trevellyan. 100% of Trevellyan 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 Trevellyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Trevellyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevellyan 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Trevellyan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Trevellyan. For the veterans among your Trevellyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trevellyan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Trevellyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Trevellyan in 1965 was 68, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trevellyan 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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