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Tranger Family History

Tranger 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: Pranger, Ranger, Granger, Trager, Tranter, Tanger, Stranger, Traeger

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Where is the Tranger family from?

You can see how Tranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tranger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Tranger families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tranger's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Tranger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranger 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 Tranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tranger. 46% of Tranger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tranger women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Saw Mill
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Tranger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranger 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Tranger. 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 283 military records available for the last name Tranger. For the veterans among your Tranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tranger in 1963 was 86, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranger 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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