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Traw Family History

Traw Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Traue a variant of Treu.

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


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Where is the Traw family from?

You can see how Traw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Traw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Traw families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Traw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Traw families in 1891.
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What did your Traw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Traw. 100% of Traw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Traw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traw 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Traw. 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 963 military records available for the last name Traw. For the veterans among your Traw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Traw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Traw in 1964 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traw 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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