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Trafter Family History

Trafter 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: Tranter, Traster, Rafter, Prater, Trotter, Trainer, Frater, Trager

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Where is the Trafter family from?

You can see how Trafter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trafter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trafter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Trafter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Trafter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trafter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trafter 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 Trafter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trafter. 100% of Trafter men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Trafter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Trafter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trafter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Trafter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Trafter. For the veterans among your Trafter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trafter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trafter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Trafter in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trafter 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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