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Traber Family History

Traber Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German draben traben ‘to trot’ characterizing the gait of a person.

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


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You can see how Traber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Traber families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Traber's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Traber families in 1891.
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What did your Traber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Traber. 100% of Traber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Traber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traber 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Traber. 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 906 military records available for the last name Traber. For the veterans among your Traber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traber lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Traber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Traber in 1954 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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