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Trader Family History

Trader Surname Meaning

North German (Träder): from an agent derivative of North German trede ‘step stair’; ‘path’.

German: habitational name for someone from Trado near Kamenz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trader family from?

You can see how Trader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Trader families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Trader's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trader families in 1891.
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What did your Trader ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trader. 60% of Trader women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    40%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Trader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trader 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Trader. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Trader. For the veterans among your Trader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trader lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Trader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trader in 1944 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trader 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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