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Travea Family History

Travea 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: Traver, Grave, Raven, Graven, Travers, Craven, Trager, Travis, Graver

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Travea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Travea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Travea 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Travea. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Travea. For the veterans among your Travea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Travea lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Travea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Travea in 1968 was 86, and 39 in 2002.

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