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Traskell Family History

Traskell 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: Trussell, Haskell, Tassell, Trammell, Maskell, Trapnell, Braswell

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Where is the Traskell family from?

You can see how Traskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traskell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Traskell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Traskell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Traskell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traskell 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 6 census records available for the last name Traskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traskell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Traskell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Traskell. For the veterans among your Traskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traskell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Traskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Traskell in 1967 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traskell 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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