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Tract Family History

Tract 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: Tracy, Tracht, Trant, Traut, Trach, Tracz, Trace, Trent, Grant, Brach

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Where is the Tract family from?

You can see how Tract families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tract family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tract families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Tract families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tract's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tract families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tract 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 292 census records available for the last name Tract. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tract 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tract. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tract. For the veterans among your Tract ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tract lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Tract life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tract in 1959 was 39, and 60 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tract 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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