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Triphahn Family History

Triphahn 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: Tristan, Trahan, Tripathi, Traphagen, Truchan, Truhan, Trojan, Titman

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Where is the Triphahn family from?

You can see how Triphahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triphahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Triphahn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Triphahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Triphahn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Triphahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Triphahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Triphahn. 100% of Triphahn men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Triphahn women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 1940

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Triphahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Triphahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triphahn 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Triphahn. 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 32 military records available for the last name Triphahn. For the veterans among your Triphahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triphahn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Triphahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Triphahn in 1963 was 69, and 58 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Triphahn 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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