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Trachta Family History

Trachta 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: Tracht, Bracht, Pracht, Kracht, Plachta, Trach, Strachota, Trachtman

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Where is the Trachta family from?

You can see how Trachta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trachta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trachta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Trachta families living in Nebraska. This was about 59% of all the recorded Trachta's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Trachta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trachta 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 Trachta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trachta. 43% of Trachta men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Trachta women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trachta were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Trachta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Trachta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trachta 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Trachta. 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 338 military records available for the last name Trachta. For the veterans among your Trachta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trachta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Trachta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Trachta in 1955 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trachta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trachta 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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