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Traversie Family History

Traversie Surname Meaning

French (Traversié): habitational name from a place called (La) Traverse or (La) Traversière ‘crossroad crossing’ or an occupational name for a toller at a crossing.

This surname is very rare in France while in the US it is common among Native Americans (Lakota Sioux) in SD.

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


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Where is the Traversie family from?

You can see how Traversie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traversie family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Traversie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Traversie family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Traversie's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Traversie families in 1840.
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What did your Traversie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Traversie. 55% of Traversie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Rancher
    46%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Traversie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traversie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Traversie. 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 114 military records available for the last name Traversie. For the veterans among your Traversie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traversie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Traversie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Traversie in 1968 was 90, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traversie 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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