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Trevenen Family History

Trevenen 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: Trevena, Treinen, Thevenin, Treleven, Revere, Cravener, Levene

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Where is the Trevenen family from?

You can see how Trevenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trevenen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trevenen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Trevenen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trevenen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trevenen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trevenen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trevenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trevenen. 100% of Trevenen women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trevenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trevenen 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Trevenen. 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 79 military records available for the last name Trevenen. For the veterans among your Trevenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trevenen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Trevenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trevenen in 1964 was 66, and 93 in 2001.

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