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Trevenan Family History

Trevenan 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: Trevena, Greenan, Trevethan, Trevisan, Thevenin, Trueman, Greenman

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Where is the Trevenan family from?

You can see how Trevenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevenan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trevenan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Trevenan families living in Cornwall. This was about 77% of all the recorded Trevenan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trevenan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Trevenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevenan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Trevenan. 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 Trevenan. For the veterans among your Trevenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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