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Tranfler Family History

Tranfler 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: Tranter, Traxler, Kranzler, Sandler, Tanner, Tanzer, Chandler

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Where is the Tranfler family from?

You can see how Tranfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranfler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tranfler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tranfler families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tranfler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tranfler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Tranfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranfler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tranfler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tranfler. For the veterans among your Tranfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranfler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranfler 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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