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Traufer Family History

Traufer 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: Trauger, Tauber, Brauner, Trainer, Kaufer, Trager, Laufer, Tranter

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Where is the Traufer family from?

You can see how Traufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traufer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Traufer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Traufer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Traufer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Traufer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traufer 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 36 census records available for the last name Traufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traufer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Traufer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Traufer. For the veterans among your Traufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traufer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Traufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Traufer in 1973 was 72, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traufer 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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