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Trapani Family History

Trapani Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from the city of Trapani in western Sicily.

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


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Where is the Trapani family from?

You can see how Trapani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapani family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trapani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Trapani families living in Glamorgan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Trapani's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Trapani families in 1891.
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What did your Trapani ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trapani. 100% of Trapani women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trapani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapani 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Trapani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trapani. For the veterans among your Trapani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapani lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Trapani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trapani in 1945 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trapani 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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