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Trahair Family History

Trahair Surname Meaning

from Treheer in Liskeard (Cornwall) Treire in Lanreath (Cornwall) or Treraire in Saint Eval (Cornwall).

The place-names derive from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate farmstead’ + yêr plural form of yar ‘hen’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Trahair family from?

You can see how Trahair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trahair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Trahair families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Trahair families living in Cornwall. This was about 64% of all the recorded Trahair's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trahair families in 1891.
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What did your Trahair ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trahair. 50% of Trahair men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Trahair 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Builders Mason Heavy Worker
    50%

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 Trahair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trahair 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Trahair. 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 Trahair. For the veterans among your Trahair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trahair lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Trahair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Trahair in 1967 was 58, and 88 in 1980.

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