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Traquaire Family History

Traquaire 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: Squire, Treasure, Laquerre, Fraire, Raque, Juaire, Quaife, Tremaine

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Where is the Traquaire family from?

You can see how Traquaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traquaire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Traquaire families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Traquaire families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Traquaire's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Traquaire families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Traquaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traquaire 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Traquaire. 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 2 military records available for the last name Traquaire. For the veterans among your Traquaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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