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Trayer Family History

Trayer Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Traier a variant of Dreher (of which it could also be an altered form).

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


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Where is the Trayer family from?

You can see how Trayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Trayer families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Trayer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trayer families in 1911.
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What did your Trayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trayer. 31% of Trayer men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Trayer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trayer were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    26%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trayer 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Trayer. 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 993 military records available for the last name Trayer. For the veterans among your Trayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trayer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Trayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Trayer in 1952 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trayer 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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