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Treleven Family History

Treleven Surname Meaning

Cornish (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Treleaven. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Treleven family from?

You can see how Treleven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treleven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Treleven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Treleven families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Treleven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Treleven families in 1911.
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What did your Treleven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Treleven. 100% of Treleven men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Treleven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treleven 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Treleven. 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 188 military records available for the last name Treleven. For the veterans among your Treleven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treleven lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Treleven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Treleven in 1968 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treleven 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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