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Trathan Family History

Trathan Surname Meaning

see Trathen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trathan family from?

You can see how Trathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Trathan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Trathan families living in Cornwall. This was about 62% of all the recorded Trathan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trathan families in 1891.
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What did your Trathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trathan. 100% of Trathan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trathan 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Trathan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Trathan. For the veterans among your Trathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trathan lifespan?

Average Trathan life expectancy in 2002 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trathan 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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