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Traffan Family History

Traffan 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: Draffen, Raffa, Trahan, Graffam, Trafton, Raffin, Brafman, Laffan

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Where is the Traffan family from?

You can see how Traffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traffan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Traffan families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Traffan's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Traffan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Traffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traffan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Traffan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Traffan. For the veterans among your Traffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traffan

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