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Trauss Family History

Trauss 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: Strauss, Truss, Krauss, Grass, Russ, Gruss, Traub, Preuss, Krass

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Where is the Trauss family from?

You can see how Trauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trauss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Trauss families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Trauss families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trauss's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Trauss families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Trauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trauss 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Trauss. 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 23 military records available for the last name Trauss. For the veterans among your Trauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trauss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Trauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Trauss in 1967 was 78, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trauss 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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