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Tragarz Family History

Tragarz 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: Trager, Kramarz, Ragatz, Thagard, Ragar, Prager, Tatar, Dragan, Agard

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Where is the Tragarz family from?

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

In 1940, Janitor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tragarz. 50% of Tragarz men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Tragarz women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Tragarz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Tragarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tragarz 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Tragarz. 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 37 military records available for the last name Tragarz. For the veterans among your Tragarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tragarz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tragarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tragarz in 1966 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tragarz 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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