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Traube Family History

Traube Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Traub.

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


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Where is the Traube family from?

You can see how Traube families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traube family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Traube families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Traube families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Traube's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Traube families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traube surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Traube ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Traube. 100% of Traube men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Traube. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traube 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Traube. 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 482 military records available for the last name Traube. For the veterans among your Traube ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traube lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Traube life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Traube in 1959 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

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