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Tragner Family History

Tragner 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: Trainer, Trager, Tanner, Prager, Bradner, Grabner, Brauner, Brager

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Where is the Tragner family from?

You can see how Tragner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tragner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tragner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Tragner families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tragner's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tragner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tragner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Tragner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tragner 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tragner. 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 36 military records available for the last name Tragner. For the veterans among your Tragner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tragner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Tragner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tragner in 1977 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tragner 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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