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Trass Family History

Trass 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: Grass, Krass, Drass, Brass, Tress, Truss, Trask, Crass, Tross, Ross

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Where is the Trass family from?

You can see how Trass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Trass families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Trass's in USA. New York had the highest population of Trass families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trass. 36% of Trass men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Trass women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trass were Lawyer and Clerical Work. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Lawyer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Farm Helper
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Clerical Work
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trass 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Trass. 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 291 military records available for the last name Trass. For the veterans among your Trass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trass lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Trass in 1963 was 79, and 45 in 2004.

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