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Trayes Family History

Trayes Surname Meaning

see Trays.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trayes family from?

You can see how Trayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trayes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Trayes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Trayes families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Trayes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trayes families in 1891.
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What did your Trayes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trayes. 85% of Trayes 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
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    16%

What Trayes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trayes 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Trayes. 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 298 military records available for the last name Trayes. For the veterans among your Trayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trayes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Trayes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trayes in 1968 was 81, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trayes 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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