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Triplitt Family History

Triplitt 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: Triplett, Trippett, Triplet, Trivitt, Tippitt, Tripoli, Tripi

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Where is the Triplitt family from?

You can see how Triplitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triplitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Triplitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Triplitt families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Triplitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Triplitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Triplitt 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 Triplitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Triplitt. 52% of Triplitt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Triplitt women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Common Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Triplitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Triplitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triplitt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Triplitt. 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 294 military records available for the last name Triplitt. For the veterans among your Triplitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triplitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Triplitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Triplitt in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Triplitt 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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