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Traven Family History

Traven 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: Raven, Graven, Craven, Traver, Grave, Aven, Travers, Train, Trager

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Where is the Traven family from?

You can see how Traven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Traven families living in Essex. This was about 51% of all the recorded Traven's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Traven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traven 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 Traven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Traven. 60% of Traven men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Traven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traven 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Traven. 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 103 military records available for the last name Traven. For the veterans among your Traven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Traven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Traven in 1963 was 71, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traven 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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