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Traska Family History

Traska 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: Kraska, Trzaska, Triska, Trask, Raska, Praska, Laska, Frasca, Straka

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Where is the Traska family from?

You can see how Traska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traska family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Traska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Traska families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Traska's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Traska families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traska 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 Traska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traska. 40% of Traska men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Traska women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traska were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Traska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Traska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traska 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Traska. 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 163 military records available for the last name Traska. For the veterans among your Traska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traska lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Traska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Traska in 1955 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traska 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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