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Tranberger Family History

Tranberger 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: Tranbarger, Grauberger, Kronberger, Tranberg, Trimberger, Leinberger

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Where is the Tranberger family from?

You can see how Tranberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tranberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Tranberger families living in Indiana. This was about 84% of all the recorded Tranberger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tranberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tranberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Tranberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranberger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tranberger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tranberger. For the veterans among your Tranberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranberger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Tranberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tranberger in 1965 was 78, and 92 in 1980.

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