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Trevellyn Family History

Trevellyn 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: Llewellyn, Trevethan, Evelyn, Trevillian, Revell, Revello, Tremelling

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Where is the Trevellyn family from?

You can see how Trevellyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevellyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trevellyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Trevellyn families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trevellyn's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Trevellyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Trevellyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevellyn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Trevellyn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Trevellyn. For the veterans among your Trevellyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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