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Traffas Family History

Traffas 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: Raffa, Trakas, Graffam, Graffis, Trafford, Draffen, Travers, Karaffa

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Where is the Traffas family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traffas 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 Traffas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Traffas. 50% of Traffas men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Traffas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Traffas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traffas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Traffas. 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 Traffas. For the veterans among your Traffas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traffas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Traffas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Traffas in 1966 was 85, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traffas 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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