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Trachen Family History

Trachen 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: Trathen, Bracken, Rachel, Tache, Triche, Strachan, Trahan, Tracht

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Where is the Trachen family from?

You can see how Trachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trachen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trachen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Trachen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trachen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trachen 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 21 census records available for the last name Trachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trachen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Trachen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Trachen. For the veterans among your Trachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trachen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trachen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trachen

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