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Tracton Family History

Tracton 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: Trafton, Stratton, Bratton, Gratton, Drayton, Branton, Talton

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Where is the Tracton family from?

You can see how Tracton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tracton family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Tracton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Tracton families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tracton's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Tracton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Tracton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tracton 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tracton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tracton. For the veterans among your Tracton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tracton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Tracton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tracton in 1959 was 56, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tracton 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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