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Traff Family History

Traff 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: Graff, Teaff, Raff, Braff, Taff, Graf, Trapp, Kraft, Griff, Traub

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Where is the Traff family from?

You can see how Traff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Traff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Traff families living in Hampshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Traff's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Traff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traff 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 Traff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Traff. 100% of Traff 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Traff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traff 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Traff. 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 401 military records available for the last name Traff. For the veterans among your Traff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traff lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Traff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Traff in 1949 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traff 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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