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Traffley Family History

Traffley 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: Trafford, Draffen, Gaffney, Braley, Taaffe, Crawley, Bradley, Talley

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Where is the Traffley family from?

You can see how Traffley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traffley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Traffley families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Traffley families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Traffley's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Traffley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traffley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Traffley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traffley 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 Traffley. 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 89 military records available for the last name Traffley. For the veterans among your Traffley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traffley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Traffley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Traffley in 1959 was 59, and 96 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traffley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traffley 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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