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Traka Family History

Traka 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: Straka, Trakas, Trnka, Trcka, Trana, Trama, Rana, Drake, Rada, Brake

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Where is the Traka family from?

You can see how Traka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Traka family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Traka's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Traka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traka 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 Traka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cleaning was the top reported job for people in the USA named Traka. 100% of Traka women worked as a Cleaning.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaning
    100%

What Traka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Traka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traka 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Traka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Traka. For the veterans among your Traka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Traka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Traka in 1970 was 87, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traka 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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