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Traster Family History

Traster Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Trester or Traister.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Traster family from?

You can see how Traster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Traster families living in Leicestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Traster's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Traster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traster 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 Traster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Traster. 87% of Traster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Boot Factory Operative
    14%

What Traster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Traster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traster 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Traster. 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 257 military records available for the last name Traster. For the veterans among your Traster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traster lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Traster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Traster in 1961 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traster 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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