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Traks Family History

Traks 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: Trakas, Ras, Grass, Drake, Brake, Rake, Rak, Rais, Bras, Trapp

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Where is the Traks family from?

You can see how Traks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Traks families living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Traks's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Traks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Traks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traks 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Traks. 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 39 military records available for the last name Traks. For the veterans among your Traks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traks lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Traks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Traks in 1955 was 51, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traks 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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