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Trackwell Family History

Trackwell 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: Brockwell, Rockwell, Bracewell, Blackwell, Bracknell, Treadwell

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Where is the Trackwell family from?

You can see how Trackwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trackwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trackwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Trackwell families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Trackwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trackwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trackwell 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 Trackwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trackwell. 72% of Trackwell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Clay Worker
    29%

What Trackwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Trackwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trackwell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Trackwell. 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 160 military records available for the last name Trackwell. For the veterans among your Trackwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trackwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trackwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trackwell in 1963 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trackwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trackwell 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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