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Traser Family History

Traser 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: Fraser, Trager, Graser, Traver, Trader, Raser, Trayer, Traster

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Where is the Traser family from?

You can see how Traser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Traser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Traser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Traser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Traser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traser. 15% of Traser men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Traser women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traser were Clerk and Student Nurse. .

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • 0
    29%
  • Student Nurse
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Traser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traser 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Traser. 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 293 military records available for the last name Traser. For the veterans among your Traser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traser lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Traser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Traser in 1968 was 88, and 95 in 2003.

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