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Tripken Family History

Tripken 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: Tippen, Ricken, Ripke, Trickey, Trippel, Tritten, Bricken, Tieken

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Where is the Tripken family from?

You can see how Tripken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tripken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tripken family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tripken's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Tripken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tripken 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 20 census records available for the last name Tripken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tripken 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tripken. 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 77 military records available for the last name Tripken. For the veterans among your Tripken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tripken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Tripken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tripken in 1967 was 72, and 92 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tripken 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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