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Tranch Family History

Tranch 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: Trench, Branch, Ranch, Trach, Brach, Franco, Franca, Rasch, Franc

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Where is the Tranch family from?

You can see how Tranch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tranch families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Tranch families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tranch's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tranch families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranch 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 231 census records available for the last name Tranch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranch 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tranch. 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 60 military records available for the last name Tranch. For the veterans among your Tranch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranch lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Tranch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tranch in 1981 was 72, and 48 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranch 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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