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Tragus Family History

Tragus 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: Dragos, Traub, Trager, Travis, Ramus, Traum, Teague, Tranum, Trakas

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Where is the Tragus family from?

You can see how Tragus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tragus family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Tragus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tragus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tragus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tragus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tragus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tragus. 50% of Tragus men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Tragus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tragus 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tragus. 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 57 military records available for the last name Tragus. For the veterans among your Tragus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tragus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tragus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tragus in 1963 was 66, and 107 in 2003.

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