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Traiger Family History

Traiger 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: Trainer, Trager, Traeger, Craiger, Trauger, Prager, Pranger, Ranger

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Where is the Traiger family from?

You can see how Traiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Traiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Traiger families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Traiger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Traiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traiger 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 180 census records available for the last name Traiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traiger 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Traiger. 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 57 military records available for the last name Traiger. For the veterans among your Traiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traiger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Traiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Traiger in 1965 was 71, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traiger 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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