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Traler Family History

Traler 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: Trager, Thaler, Traver, Trader, Trayer, Traxler, Traber, Toller

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Where is the Traler family from?

You can see how Traler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Traler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Traler family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Traler's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Traler families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traler 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 Traler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Traler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Traler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Traler. 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 172 military records available for the last name Traler. For the veterans among your Traler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Traler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Traler in 1968 was 69, and 86 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traler 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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