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Traugott Name Meaning

German: from a sentence name of the meaning ‘trust (Middle High German trūwen) God’ presumably a nickname applied to someone who used the expression a great deal. It is also a personal name.

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


Similar surnames: Helfgott, Traut, Traugh, Trager, Drott, Trausch, Thaut, Targett

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Where is the Traugott family from?

You can see how Traugott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traugott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Traugott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Traugott family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Traugott's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Traugott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traugott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Traugott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traugott. 19% of Traugott men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Traugott women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traugott were Carpenter and Operator. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Traugott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traugott 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Traugott. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Traugott. For the veterans among your Traugott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traugott lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Traugott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Traugott in 1947 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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