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Trangmar Family History

Trangmar Surname Meaning

from Anglo-Norman French tranque ‘cut cleave’ + mer ‘sea’ for a seaman.

The modern form of the surname appears to have been influenced by the Sussex place-name Tangmere.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trangmar family from?

You can see how Trangmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trangmar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trangmar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Trangmar families living in Sussex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Trangmar's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Trangmar families in 1891.
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What did your Trangmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trangmar. 100% of Trangmar men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Trangmar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

What Trangmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trangmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trangmar 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Trangmar. 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 147 military records available for the last name Trangmar. For the veterans among your Trangmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trangmar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Trangmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trangmar in 1965 was 70, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trangmar 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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