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Trantum Family History

Trantum Surname Meaning

see Trentham.

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


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Where is the Trantum family from?

You can see how Trantum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trantum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trantum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Trantum families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Trantum's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Trantum families in 1891.
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What did your Trantum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trantum. 50% of Trantum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Trantum women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Owner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Trantum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trantum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trantum 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Trantum. 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 109 military records available for the last name Trantum. For the veterans among your Trantum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trantum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Trantum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trantum in 1963 was 86, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trantum 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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