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Trapin Family History

Trapin 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: Train, Rapin, Drain, Turpin, Tarin, Trapp, Papin, Travis, Tripi

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Where is the Trapin family from?

You can see how Trapin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trapin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Trapin family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Trapin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Trapin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trapin 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 118 census records available for the last name Trapin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Trapin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Trapin. For the veterans among your Trapin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Trapin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trapin in 1947 was 43, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trapin 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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