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Trasher Family History

Trasher 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: Brasher, Thrasher, Frasher, Traster, Risher, Washer, Fraser, Tasler

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Where is the Trasher family from?

You can see how Trasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trasher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trasher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Trasher family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Trasher's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Trasher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trasher 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 Trasher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trasher. 46% of Trasher men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Trasher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trasher were Mechanic and Cook.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Valve Tester
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

What Trasher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trasher 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Trasher. 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 257 military records available for the last name Trasher. For the veterans among your Trasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trasher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Trasher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trasher in 1962 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trasher 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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