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Tramer Family History

Tramer 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, Kramer, Bramer, Ramer, Cramer, Traver, Trader, Gramer, Trayer

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Where is the Tramer family from?

You can see how Tramer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tramer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tramer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Tramer families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tramer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tramer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tramer 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 Tramer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tramer. 100% of Tramer men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Tramer 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tramer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tramer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tramer 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Tramer. 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 445 military records available for the last name Tramer. For the veterans among your Tramer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tramer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tramer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tramer in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tramer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tramer 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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