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Tranah Family History

Tranah 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: Trana, Rana, Granat, Trench, Branch, Ranch, Arana, Trahan, Tranum

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Where is the Tranah family from?

You can see how Tranah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tranah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Tranah family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tranah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tranah families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tranah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tranah. 100% of Tranah men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tranah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranah 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Tranah. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tranah. For the veterans among your Tranah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranah lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tranah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tranah in 1964 was 84, and 81 in 2003.

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