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Traynum Family History

Traynum 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: Tranum, Trainum, Ranum, Traum, Granum, Traynor, Brannum, Branum

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Where is the Traynum family from?

You can see how Traynum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traynum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Traynum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Traynum families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Traynum's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Traynum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traynum 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 Traynum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traynum. 56% of Traynum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Traynum women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Mopper
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Traynum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Traynum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traynum 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Traynum. 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 78 military records available for the last name Traynum. For the veterans among your Traynum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traynum lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Traynum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Traynum in 1957 was 36, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traynum 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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