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Trachtman Family History

Trachtman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish trakhtn ‘to think’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Trachtman family from?

You can see how Trachtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trachtman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Trachtman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Trachtman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trachtman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trachtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trachtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trachtman. 30% of Trachtman men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Trachtman women worked as a Beautician.

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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

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Accountant
    30%
  • Jobber
    20%
  • Electrician
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Trachtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Trachtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trachtman 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Trachtman. 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 168 military records available for the last name Trachtman. For the veterans among your Trachtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trachtman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Trachtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trachtman in 1960 was 58, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trachtman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trachtman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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