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Trahn Family History

Trahn 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: Grahn, Train, Trahan, Rahn, Krahn, Tran, Tan, Drain, Rahm, Hahn

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Where is the Trahn family from?

You can see how Trahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Trahn families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Trahn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Trahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trahn 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 Trahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trahn. 100% of Trahn men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Trahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Trahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trahn 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Trahn. 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 62 military records available for the last name Trahn. For the veterans among your Trahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trahn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Trahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trahn in 1968 was 85, and 44 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trahn 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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