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Trattner Name Meaning

South German: from Middle High German trat ‘pasture’ hence perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived near grazing land or is an occupational name for a cattle raiser.

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


Similar surnames: Rittner, Plattner, Brantner, Lattner, Blattner, Tretter, Trotter

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Where is the Trattner family from?

You can see how Trattner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trattner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Trattner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Trattner families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Trattner's in USA. California had the highest population of Trattner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trattner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trattner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and General Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trattner. 28% of Trattner men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Trattner women worked as a General Office Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trattner were Manager and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Dentist
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Work
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Trattner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trattner 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Trattner. 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 340 military records available for the last name Trattner. For the veterans among your Trattner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trattner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Trattner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Trattner in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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