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Traitz Family History

Traitz 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: Tritz, Raitz, Britz, Kritz, Train, Ratz, Raith, Kratz, Reitz, Raatz

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Where is the Traitz family from?

You can see how Traitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Traitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Traitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Traitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traitz 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 47 census records available for the last name Traitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traitz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Traitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Traitz. For the veterans among your Traitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Traitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Traitz in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traitz 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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