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Traner Family History

Traner 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: Trainer, Kraner, Trager, Tranter, Graner, Traver, Trader, Craner

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Where is the Traner family from?

You can see how Traner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Traner families living in Durham. This was about 22% of all the recorded Traner's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Traner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traner 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 Traner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traner. 18% of Traner men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Traner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traner were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Traner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Traner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traner 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Traner. 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 656 military records available for the last name Traner. For the veterans among your Traner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Traner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Traner in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traner 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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