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Traina Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Troina in Sicily formerly known as Traina.

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


Similar surnames: Traino, Train, Trani, Troia, Gravina, Reina, Rana, Grana, Drain

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Where is the Traina family from?

You can see how Traina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Traina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Traina families living in Durham. This was about 89% of all the recorded Traina's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Traina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Traina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traina. 16% of Traina men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Traina women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traina were Barber and Salesgirl. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Cigar Maker
    13%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Salesgirl
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Traina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traina 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Traina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Traina. For the veterans among your Traina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traina lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Traina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Traina in 1945 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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