Travis Genealogy & History
Travis is an English medieval surname with French origins. Derived from Old English "travers/travas" from Old French "travers", meaning to cross, it came to mean a toll-collector for a bridge, city gate, or ford in medieval times. Spelling variations in Travis genealogy include Travers, Traves, and Traviss. The first Travis records are found in Lancashire at their feudal manor at Mount Travers, and the first in America came to Virginia in 1637. Travis family history includes a motto, "nec temere nec timide", meaning "neither rashly nor timidly". Their crest has a tiger, and their coat of arms has a boar, symbolizing fierceness and hospitality.
Travis Birth Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| A Barkley Travis | -- --, 1931 | September 26,2009 | KY |
| Bobby Travis | -- --, 1930 | August 15,2010 | TX |
| C Harriett Travis | -- --, 1920 | December 1,2000 | PA |
| D Ann Travis | -- --, 1940 | October ,1979 | NC |
Travis Death Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| Ean Travis | -- --, 1901 | June ,1977 | Butler,OK |
| F Laverne Travis | -- --, 1930 | April 6,1994 | Tulsa,OK |
| G Frederic Travis | -- --, 1917 | November ,1986 | Los Angeles,CA |
| Hal Travis | -- --, 1935 | September 28,1998 | Greeneville,TN |
Travis Marriage Records
| Name | Spouse | Marriage Date | Location |
| Charles Travis | Verna Vosburgh | December 4,1954 | Wake, NC |
| James Travis | Ruby Ferrell | January 9,1946 | Wake, NC |
| Mark Travis | Shirley Barier | September 3,1983 | Wake, NC |
| Robert Travis | Ann Johnson | June 28,1997 | Wake, NC |
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