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Trazier Family History

Trazier 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: Brazier, Grazier, Frazier, Trainer, Trier, Trager, Tranter, Granier

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Where is the Trazier family from?

You can see how Trazier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trazier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trazier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Trazier family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trazier's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Trazier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trazier 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 Trazier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trazier. 39% of Trazier men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Trazier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trazier were Carpenter and Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Laundress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trazier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trazier 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Trazier. 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 131 military records available for the last name Trazier. For the veterans among your Trazier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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