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Traulsen Family History

Traulsen 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: Trulson, Brausen, Paulsen, Truelsen, Rauseo, Trausch, Krause, Rauser

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Where is the Traulsen family from?

You can see how Traulsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traulsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Traulsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Traulsen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Traulsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Traulsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traulsen 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 Traulsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Traulsen. 45% of Traulsen men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Traulsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Traulsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traulsen 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Traulsen. 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 133 military records available for the last name Traulsen. For the veterans among your Traulsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traulsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Traulsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Traulsen in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Traulsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traulsen 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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