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Trayler Family History

Trayler Surname Meaning

see Traylor.

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


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Where is the Trayler family from?

You can see how Trayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trayler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trayler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Trayler families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Trayler's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Trayler families in 1891.
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What did your Trayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trayler. 50% of Trayler men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Trayler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trayler were Horseman On Farm and Governess.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Horseman On Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Governess
    5%

What Trayler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Trayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trayler 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Trayler. 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 538 military records available for the last name Trayler. For the veterans among your Trayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trayler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Trayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trayler in 1953 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trayler 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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