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Traikoff Family History

Traikoff 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: Traino, Trainor, Granoff, Tarnoff, Krasnoff, Novikoff, Radloff

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Traikoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Traikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traikoff 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Traikoff. 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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There are 57 military records available for the last name Traikoff. For the veterans among your Traikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traikoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Traikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Traikoff in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2002.

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