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Trevey Family History

Trevey 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: Trevor, Treen, Trokey, Treder, Tovey, Revel, Greven, Traver, Trede

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Where is the Trevey family from?

You can see how Trevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trevey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Trevey families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Trevey's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Trevey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trevey 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 Trevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cable Jointer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trevey. 100% of Trevey men worked as a Cable Jointer Heavy Worker and 100% of Trevey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cable Jointer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Trevey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevey 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Trevey. 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 351 military records available for the last name Trevey. For the veterans among your Trevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trevey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Trevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Trevey in 1953 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trevey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trevey 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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