Origins of the Trevelyan surname
About the Trevelyans
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Interesting facts about Trevelyan
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Trevelyan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1801.
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What are the most common Trevelyan first names?
George
Charles
Lady
Hilda
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Common jobs for Trevelyans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Trevelyans in 1921
Living On Own Means
17
Dressmaker
9
Private Means
9
Cook Domestic
5
Dress Maker
4
Common male occupations for Trevelyans in 1921
Living On Own Means
10
General Labourer
7
Carpenter
6
Gent
6
Tailor
6
