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Trantham Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Trentham .

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


Similar surnames: Trentham, Trentman, Grantham, Lanham, Trahan, Frantom, Braham

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Where is the Trantham family from?

You can see how Trantham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trantham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trantham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Trantham families living in Derbyshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Trantham's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Trantham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trantham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trantham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trantham. 88% of Trantham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Trantham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trantham 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Trantham. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Trantham. For the veterans among your Trantham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trantham lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Trantham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trantham in 1943 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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