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Traftz Family History

Traftz 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: Kraft, Ratz, Kratz, Raatz, Gratz, Taft, Graft, Trant, Traut, Tritz

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Where is the Traftz family from?

You can see how Traftz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traftz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Traftz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Traftz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Traftz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Traftz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Traftz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traftz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Traftz. 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 military records available for the last name Traftz. For the veterans among your Traftz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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