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Tras Family History

Tras 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: Ras, Bras, Trias, Taras, Gras, Trask, Kras, Tray, Tran, Traw

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Where is the Tras family from?

You can see how Tras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tras family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tras's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tras ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tras ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Tras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tras 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Tras. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tras. For the veterans among your Tras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tras lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Tras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tras in 1974 was 85, and 73 in 2000.

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