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Tralau Family History

Tralau 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: Trahan, Trakas, Trela, Grabau, Grala, Palau, Trana, Trama, Trojan

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Where is the Tralau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tralau 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 Tralau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fishmonger (buyer) and Household Duties (unpaid) were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tralau. 100% of Tralau men worked as a Fishmonger (buyer) and 60% of Tralau women worked as a Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fishmonger (buyer)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Tralau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Tralau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tralau 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tralau. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tralau. For the veterans among your Tralau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tralau lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Tralau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tralau in 1978 was 27, and 91 in 2004.

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