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Trams Family History

Trams 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: Grams, Tams, Tram, Trama, Trame, Tramp, Ram, Ras, Grass, Ramm

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Where is the Trams family from?

You can see how Trams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Trams families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Trams families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trams's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trams families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trams. 25% of Trams men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trams 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Trams. 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 853 military records available for the last name Trams. For the veterans among your Trams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trams lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Trams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Trams in 1942 was 47, and 28 in 2004.

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