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Trakel Family History

Trakel 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: Brakel, Traxel, Tranel, Tramel, Drake, Tafel, Brake, Turkel, Rake

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Where is the Trakel family from?

You can see how Trakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trakel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trakel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Trakel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Trakel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Trakel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trakel 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 221 census records available for the last name Trakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trakel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Trakel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Trakel. For the veterans among your Trakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trakel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Trakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trakel in 1966 was 78, and 64 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trakel 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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