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Trayham Family History

Trayham 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: Traynham, Branham, Braham, Trahan, Bradham, Graham, Tatham, Brabham

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Where is the Trayham family from?

You can see how Trayham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trayham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trayham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Trayham families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Trayham's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Trayham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trayham 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 Trayham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trayham. 100% of Trayham 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%

What Trayham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Trayham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trayham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Trayham. 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 36 military records available for the last name Trayham. For the veterans among your Trayham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trayham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Trayham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Trayham in 1967 was 85, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trayham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trayham 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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