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Traas Family History

Traas 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: Trias, Trakas, Fraas, Treas, Ras, Grass, Arras, Faas, Rais, Raak

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Where is the Traas family from?

You can see how Traas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Traas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Traas families living in Wisconsin. This was about 16% of all the recorded Traas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Traas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Traas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Traas. 100% of Traas 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 686 census records available for the last name Traas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traas 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Traas. 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 228 military records available for the last name Traas. For the veterans among your Traas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Traas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Traas in 1964 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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