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Tragesser Family History

Tragesser Surname Meaning

German: variant of Trageser.

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


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Where is the Tragesser family from?

You can see how Tragesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tragesser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tragesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Tragesser families living in Indiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tragesser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tragesser families in 1880.
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What did your Tragesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tragesser. 27% of Tragesser men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Tragesser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tragesser were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Foreman
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Tragesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tragesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tragesser 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Tragesser. 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 267 military records available for the last name Tragesser. For the veterans among your Tragesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tragesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tragesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tragesser in 1963 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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