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Trapka Family History

Trapka 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: Kraska, Trapp, Krupka, Rapa, Straka, Trakas, Trnka, Tapia, Trzaska

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Where is the Trapka family from?

You can see how Trapka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trapka family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Trapka's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Trapka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trapka 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 42 census records available for the last name Trapka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapka 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Trapka. 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 26 military records available for the last name Trapka. For the veterans among your Trapka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapka lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Trapka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Trapka in 1987 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trapka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trapka 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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