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Tragen Family History

Tragen 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: Trager, Ragen, Hagen, Dragon, Prager, Raven, Dragan, Aragon, Brager

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Where is the Tragen family from?

You can see how Tragen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tragen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tragen families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tragen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tragen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tragen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tragen 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 Tragen ancestors do for a living?

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

What Tragen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Tragen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tragen 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tragen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tragen. For the veterans among your Tragen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tragen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tragen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tragen in 1970 was 93, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tragen 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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