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Traverson Family History

Traverson 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: Traverso, Travers, Beaverson, Traverse, Iverson, Reierson, Akerson

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Where is the Traverson family from?

You can see how Traverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traverson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Traverson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Traverson family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Traverson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Traverson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traverson 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 Traverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traverson. 60% of Traverson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Traverson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Traverson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Traverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traverson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Traverson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Traverson. For the veterans among your Traverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traverson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Traverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Traverson in 1963 was 67, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traverson 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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