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Trappin Family History

Trappin 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: Tappin, Trapp, Train, Rapin, Lappin, Tappen, Taplin, Tippin, Rapkin

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Where is the Trappin family from?

You can see how Trappin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trappin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trappin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Trappin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Trappin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trappin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trappin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trappin. 100% of Trappin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Trappin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Trappin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trappin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Trappin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Trappin. For the veterans among your Trappin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trappin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Trappin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trappin in 1966 was 69, and 92 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trappin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trappin 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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