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Trause Family History

Trause 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: Krause, Brause, Prause, Traube, Strause, Strauss, Rase, Brouse, Taube

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Where is the Trause family from?

You can see how Trause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trause family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Trause families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Trause's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Trause families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trause surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trause ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trause. 100% of Trause men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Trause women worked as an Inspector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Trause family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Trause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trause 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Trause. 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 44 military records available for the last name Trause. For the veterans among your Trause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trause lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Trause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trause in 1965 was 70, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trause 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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