Origins of the Trevail surname

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    In 1921, most Trevails lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Trevails

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    Commmon female occupations for Trevails in 1921

    Farmers Daughter

    9

    Farmers Wife

    7

    Dressmaker

    4

    Annuitant

    3

    General Servant (Domestic)

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Trevails in 1921

    Farmer

    11

    Farmers Son

    7

    Retired Farmer

    5

    Clay Labourer

    4

    Engine Fitter

    4

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