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Traeger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Träger): see Trager .

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


Similar surnames: Praeger, Trager, Krieger, Draeger, Trauger, Treger, Brieger, Jaeger

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Where is the Traeger family from?

You can see how Traeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Traeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Traeger families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Traeger's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Traeger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Traeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traeger. 21% of Traeger men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Traeger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traeger were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Traeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traeger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Traeger. 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 Traeger. For the veterans among your Traeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traeger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Traeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Traeger in 1955 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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