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Traught Family History

Traught 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: Traugh, Raught, Drought, Tracht, Haught, Traugott, Traut, Straight

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Where is the Traught family from?

You can see how Traught families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traught family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Traught families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Traught families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Traught's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Traught families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traught 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 71 census records available for the last name Traught. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traught 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Traught. 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 8 military records available for the last name Traught. For the veterans among your Traught ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traught lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Traught life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Traught in 1961 was 56, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traught 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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