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Tranham Family History

Tranham Surname Meaning

see Trenholme.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tranham family from?

You can see how Tranham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tranham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tranham families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tranham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tranham families in 1891.
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What did your Tranham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tranham. 100% of Tranham 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tranham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Tranham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranham 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tranham. 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 55 military records available for the last name Tranham. For the veterans among your Tranham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranham lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Tranham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tranham in 1982 was 78, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranham 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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