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Travins Family History

Travins Name 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, Travers, Train, Traino, Travieso, Trevino, Javins, Gravina

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Where is the Travins family from?

You can see how Travins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Travins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Travins families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Travins's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Travins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Travins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Travins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Travins. 100% of Travins men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Travins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Travins 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 Travins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Travins. For the veterans among your Travins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Travins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Travins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Travins in 1967 was 61, and 90 in 2002.

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