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Trathen Name Meaning

English (Cornish): possibly a habitational name from Trevathan in Saint Endellion Cornwall.

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


Similar surnames: Wrather, Trahan, Wratten, Lathan, Totten, Traore, Tranter, Struchen

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Where is the Trathen family from?

You can see how Trathen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trathen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Trathen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Trathen families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Trathen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trathen families in 1911.
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What did your Trathen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Horseman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trathen. 60% of Trathen men worked as a Farm Horseman and 85% of Trathen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trathen were Tin Miner Underground and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farm Horseman
    60%
  • Tin Miner Underground
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Service
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trathen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trathen 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Trathen. 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 559 military records available for the last name Trathen. For the veterans among your Trathen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trathen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Trathen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Trathen in 1946 was 46, and 58 in 2004.

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