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Trachsel Family History

Trachsel Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Drechsel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trachsel family from?

You can see how Trachsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trachsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trachsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Trachsel family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trachsel's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Trachsel families in 1891.
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What did your Trachsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trachsel. 40% of Trachsel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Trachsel women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trachsel were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Trachsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trachsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trachsel 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Trachsel. 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 475 military records available for the last name Trachsel. For the veterans among your Trachsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trachsel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Trachsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trachsel in 1960 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trachsel 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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