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Traman Family History

Traman 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: Truman, Raman, Trahan, Braman, Thaman, Trama, Trojan, Rahman, Titman

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Where is the Traman family from?

You can see how Traman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Traman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Traman families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Traman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Traman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traman 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 Traman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traman. 100% of Traman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Traman women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Traman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Traman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traman 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Traman. 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 136 military records available for the last name Traman. For the veterans among your Traman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Traman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Traman in 1966 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traman 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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