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Trauth Family History

Trauth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Traut.

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


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Where is the Trauth family from?

You can see how Trauth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trauth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trauth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Trauth families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Trauth's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Trauth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trauth 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 Trauth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trauth. 18% of Trauth men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Trauth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trauth were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trauth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trauth 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Trauth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trauth. For the veterans among your Trauth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trauth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Trauth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Trauth in 1955 was 25, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trauth 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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