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Trautman Family History

Trautman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Trautmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trautman family from?

You can see how Trautman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trautman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trautman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Trautman families living in Leicestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Trautman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Trautman families in 1891.
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What did your Trautman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trautman. 20% of Trautman men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Trautman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trautman were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Trautman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trautman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Trautman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Trautman. For the veterans among your Trautman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trautman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Trautman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trautman in 1945 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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