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Trayling Family History

Trayling Surname Meaning

see Traylen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trayling family from?

You can see how Trayling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trayling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Trayling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Trayling families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Trayling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trayling families in 1911.
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What did your Trayling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fish Porter Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trayling. 50% of Trayling men worked as a Fish Porter Heavy Work and 82% of Trayling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trayling were Fish Porter and Housewife Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • Fish Porter Heavy Work
    50%
  • Fish Porter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    8%

What Trayling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trayling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trayling 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Trayling. 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 73 military records available for the last name Trayling. For the veterans among your Trayling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trayling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Trayling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Trayling in 1962 was 65, and 64 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trayling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trayling 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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