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Traverse Family History

Traverse Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire; of Norman origin): variant of Travis. French: variant of Travers.

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


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Where is the Traverse family from?

You can see how Traverse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traverse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traverse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 132 Traverse families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Traverse's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Traverse families in 1891.
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What did your Traverse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Traverse. 43% of Traverse men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Traverse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traverse were Food Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • General Labourer (retired
    29%
  • Food Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Traverse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traverse 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Traverse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Traverse. For the veterans among your Traverse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traverse lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Traverse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Traverse in 1949 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traverse 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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