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Transer Family History

Transer 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: Tranter, Tanner, Fraser, Tanzer, Pranger, Manser, Brander, Ranger

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Where is the Transer family from?

You can see how Transer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Transer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Transer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Transer family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Transer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Transer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Transer 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 153 census records available for the last name Transer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Transer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Transer. 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 82 military records available for the last name Transer. For the veterans among your Transer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Transer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Transer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Transer in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Transer 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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