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Tranzer Family History

Tranzer 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: Tanzer, Tranter, Tanner, Pranger, Brander, Ranger, Krenzer, Trainer

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Where is the Tranzer family from?

You can see how Tranzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tranzer families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tranzer's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Tranzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranzer 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 40 census records available for the last name Tranzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranzer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tranzer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tranzer. For the veterans among your Tranzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Tranzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tranzer in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tranzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranzer 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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