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Traud Family History

Traud 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: Traub, Traum, Braud, Traut, Traudt, Trad, Brand, Rand, Grau, Braun

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Where is the Traud family from?

You can see how Traud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Traud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Traud families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Traud's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Traud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traud 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 610 census records available for the last name Traud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traud 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Traud. 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 136 military records available for the last name Traud. For the veterans among your Traud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traud lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Traud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Traud in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traud 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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