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Traeff Family History

Traeff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Graeff, Reff, Graff, Teaff, Raff, Braff, Streff, Taff, Trefz, Graef

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Traeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traeff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Traeff. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Traeff. For the veterans among your Traeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traeff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Traeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Traeff in 1975 was 80, and 61 in 1985.

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