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Trachte Family History

Trachte 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, Tache, Triche, Bracht, Pracht, Troche, Kracht, Trach

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Where is the Trachte family from?

You can see how Trachte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trachte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trachte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Trachte families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trachte's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Trachte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trachte 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 Trachte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trachte. 24% of Trachte men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Trachte women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trachte were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Trachte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Trachte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trachte 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Trachte. 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 139 military records available for the last name Trachte. For the veterans among your Trachte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trachte lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Trachte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Trachte in 1947 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trachte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trachte 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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