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Trevian Family History

Trevian 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: Trevisan, Trevizo, Trevino, Trewin, Trojan, Trueman, Levin, Bressan

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Where is the Trevian family from?

You can see how Trevian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevian family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Trevian families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trevian's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Trevian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Trevian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevian 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Trevian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Trevian. For the veterans among your Trevian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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