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Trauffer Family History

Trauffer 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: Stauffer, Trautner, Ruffer, Trauger, Lauffer, Trafford, Tauber

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Where is the Trauffer family from?

You can see how Trauffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trauffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Trauffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trauffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trauffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trauffer 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 Trauffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursery Governess was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trauffer. 100% of Trauffer women worked as a Nursery Governess.

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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

  • Nursery Governess
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Trauffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trauffer 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Trauffer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Trauffer. For the veterans among your Trauffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trauffer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Trauffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trauffer in 1969 was 66, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trauffer 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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