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Traynham Family History

Traynham Surname Meaning

Variant of Trainham.

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


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Where is the Traynham family from?

You can see how Traynham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traynham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Traynham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Traynham families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Traynham's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Traynham families in 1891.
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What did your Traynham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Battery Filler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traynham. 32% of Traynham men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Traynham women worked as a Battery Filler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traynham were Salesman and Hoe Hand.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Battery Filler
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Hoe Hand
    14%

What Traynham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Traynham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traynham 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Traynham. 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 924 military records available for the last name Traynham. For the veterans among your Traynham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traynham lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Traynham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Traynham in 1944 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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