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Transue Name Meaning

Variant of Transou a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Granite, Trabue, Tingue, Krans, Tranter, Zerangue, Trausch, Raque

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Where is the Transue family from?

You can see how Transue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Transue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Transue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Transue families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Transue's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Transue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Transue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Transue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Transue. 26% of Transue men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Transue women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Transue were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Transue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Transue 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Transue. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Transue. For the veterans among your Transue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Transue lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Transue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Transue in 1950 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

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