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Traughber Family History

Traughber Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Traugh, Mauger, Ranger, Trauger, Tauber, Taucher, Laughter, Taugher

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Where is the Traughber family from?

You can see how Traughber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traughber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Traughber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Traughber families living in Tennessee. This was about 71% of all the recorded Traughber's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Traughber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traughber 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 Traughber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traughber. 42% of Traughber men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Traughber women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traughber were Family Worker and School 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Family Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Seamstress
    38%
  • School Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Traughber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traughber 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Traughber. 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 718 military records available for the last name Traughber. For the veterans among your Traughber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traughber lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Traughber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Traughber in 1956 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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