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Traviss Family History

Traviss Name Meaning

see Travis .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Travis, Travers, Travieso, Dravis, Tavis, Grass, Strauss, Rais, Avis

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Where is the Traviss family from?

You can see how Traviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traviss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traviss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 55 Traviss families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Traviss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Traviss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traviss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Traviss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Traviss. 67% of Traviss men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Traviss women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Traviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traviss 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Traviss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 274 military records available for the last name Traviss. For the veterans among your Traviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traviss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Traviss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Traviss in 1964 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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