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Trapnell Family History

Trapnell Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Gloucestershire; of Norman origin): nickname for an impetuous person from the Old French phrase trop isnel ‘too swift’.

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


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Where is the Trapnell family from?

You can see how Trapnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trapnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Trapnell families living in Somerset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Trapnell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Trapnell families in 1891.
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What did your Trapnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk Vendor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trapnell. 34% of Trapnell men worked as a Milk Vendor and 66% of Trapnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trapnell were Bricklayer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Milk Vendor
    34%
  • Newsagent tobacconist
    23%
  • Shop Keeper General Stores
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Trapnell lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Trapnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trapnell in 1941 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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