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Trapas Family History

Trapas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Trakas, Trapp, Crapps, Papas, Rapa, Grapes, Travis, Trias, Taras

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Where is the Trapas family from?

You can see how Trapas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Trapas families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Trapas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trapas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trapas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Trapas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Trapas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Trapas. For the veterans among your Trapas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Trapas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trapas in 1963 was 81, and 93 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trapas 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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