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Traxinger Family History

Traxinger 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: Trainer, Trovinger, Grainger, Trolinger, Pranger, Ringer, Ranger

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Where is the Traxinger family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traxinger 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 Traxinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Traxinger. 100% of Traxinger 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Traxinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traxinger 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Traxinger. 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 126 military records available for the last name Traxinger. For the veterans among your Traxinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traxinger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Traxinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Traxinger in 1955 was 36, and 62 in 2001.

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