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Traer Family History

Traer 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: Trier, Trager, Traver, Trader, Trayer, Traber, Turner, Baer, Fraser

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Where is the Traer family from?

You can see how Traer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Traer families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Traer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Traer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traer 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 Traer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Traer. 60% of Traer 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
    40%

What Traer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Traer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traer 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Traer. 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 368 military records available for the last name Traer. For the veterans among your Traer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Traer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Traer in 1962 was 73, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traer 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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