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Traynam Family History

Traynam 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: Traynham, Tranum, Kraynak, Traina, Trainum, Trainham, Traynor

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Where is the Traynam family from?

You can see how Traynam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traynam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Traynam families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Traynam family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Traynam's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Traynam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Traynam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traynam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Traynam. 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 1 military records available for the last name Traynam. For the veterans among your Traynam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traynam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Traynam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Traynam in 1972 was 90, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traynam 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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