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Tranchard Family History

Tranchard 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: Trenchard, Blanchard, Branchaud, Orchard, Tankard, Richard, Tranchina

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Where is the Tranchard family from?

You can see how Tranchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranchard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tranchard families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tranchard family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tranchard's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Tranchard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranchard 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 Tranchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tranchard. 100% of Tranchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tranchard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Tranchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranchard 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Tranchard. 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 31 military records available for the last name Tranchard. For the veterans among your Tranchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranchard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tranchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tranchard in 1970 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tranchard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranchard 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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