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Traverso Family History

Traverso Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from traverso ‘transverse’ in any of several transferred senses: ‘thick-set broad-shouldered’; less commonly ‘cross-eyed squinting’ or ‘hostile perverse’.

This surname is also found in southern France.

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


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Where is the Traverso family from?

You can see how Traverso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traverso family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Traverso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Traverso families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Traverso's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Traverso families in 1891.
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What did your Traverso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traverso. 19% of Traverso men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Traverso women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traverso were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    19%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Traverso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traverso 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Traverso. 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 683 military records available for the last name Traverso. For the veterans among your Traverso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traverso lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Traverso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Traverso in 1950 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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