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Tranbarger Family History

Tranbarger Name Meaning

Americanized form of Danish Tranberg .

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


Similar surnames: Tranberg, Hashbarger, Hardbarger, Trimberger, Kronberger, Grauberger

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Where is the Tranbarger family from?

You can see how Tranbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranbarger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tranbarger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Tranbarger families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tranbarger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tranbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranbarger 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 Tranbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tranbarger. 41% of Tranbarger men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Tranbarger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tranbarger were Farming and Teacher. .

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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
    41%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tranbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranbarger 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tranbarger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 341 military records available for the last name Tranbarger. For the veterans among your Tranbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranbarger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tranbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tranbarger in 1964 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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