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Trap Family History

Trap Surname Meaning

see Trapp.

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


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Where is the Trap family from?

You can see how Trap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Trap families living in Wiltshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trap's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Trap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trap. 40% of Trap men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Trap women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trap were Shipping Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Mill Wright
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Trap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trap 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Trap. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Trap. For the veterans among your Trap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trap lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Trap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trap in 1956 was 41, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trap 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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