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Trame Name Meaning

North German: from Middle Low German trame ‘rung of a ladder’ ‘staircase’ or ‘chair’ later ‘beam’ a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter and probably also nickname for a tall stiff person. In Germany this surname occurs around Osnabrück.

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


Similar surnames: Trama, Tram, Brame, Frame, Trabue, Drape, Trone, Brave, Traore, Frake

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Where is the Trame family from?

You can see how Trame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trame family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Trame families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Trame families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Trame's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Trame families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trame surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trame ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trame. 21% of Trame men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Trame women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trame were Farm Operator and Housewife. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trame 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Trame. 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 437 military records available for the last name Trame. For the veterans among your Trame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trame lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Trame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trame in 1967 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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