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Trauba Family History

Trauba 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: Traub, Traube, Raba, Taube, Traum, Taub, Truby, Traugh, Gruba, Traut

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Where is the Trauba family from?

You can see how Trauba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trauba family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Trauba families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Trauba's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Trauba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trauba 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 90 census records available for the last name Trauba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trauba 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Trauba. 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 37 military records available for the last name Trauba. For the veterans among your Trauba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trauba lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Trauba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Trauba in 1974 was 78, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trauba 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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