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Tranan Family History

Tranan 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: Trahan, Branan, Trana, Trojan, Rana, Granat, Dragan, Tann, Taran

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Where is the Tranan family from?

You can see how Tranan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tranan families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tranan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tranan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranan 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 Tranan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dish Washer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tranan. 100% of Tranan women worked as a Dish Washer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dish Washer
    100%

What Tranan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Tranan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tranan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tranan. For the veterans among your Tranan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranan lifespan?

Average Tranan life expectancy in 1998 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranan 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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