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Traus Family History

Traus 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, Traut, Draus, Kraus, Taus, Raus, Straus, Praus, Ras

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Where is the Traus family from?

You can see how Traus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Traus families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Traus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Traus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Traus families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traus 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 187 census records available for the last name Traus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traus 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Traus. 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 40 military records available for the last name Traus. For the veterans among your Traus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Traus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Traus in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traus 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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