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Trator Family History

Trator 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: Prator, Tator, Tatar, Bator, Prater, Tabor, Trevor, Frater, Trager

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Where is the Trator family from?

You can see how Trator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trator family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trator families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Trator family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trator's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Trator families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trator 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 87 census records available for the last name Trator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trator 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 Trator. 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 13 military records available for the last name Trator. For the veterans among your Trator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trator lifespan?

Average Trator life expectancy in 1979 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trator 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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