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Treavis Family History

Treavis 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: Travis, Reavis, Greaves, Dravis, Revis, Treas, Reaves, Tavis, Tevis

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Where is the Treavis family from?

You can see how Treavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treavis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Treavis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Treavis families living in Mississippi. This was about 86% of all the recorded Treavis's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Treavis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treavis 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 Treavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Treavis. 100% of Treavis 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Treavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treavis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Treavis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Treavis. For the veterans among your Treavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treavis lifespan?

Average Treavis life expectancy in 1964 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treavis 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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