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Trevis Family History

Trevis Surname Meaning

see Travis.

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


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Where is the Trevis family from?

You can see how Trevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trevis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Trevis families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Trevis's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Trevis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trevis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trevis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trevis. 28% of Trevis men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Trevis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trevis were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevis 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Trevis. 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 335 military records available for the last name Trevis. For the veterans among your Trevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trevis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Trevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trevis in 1953 was 20, and 75 in 2003.

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