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Trapanier Family History

Trapanier 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: Trepanier, Trapani, Trepagnier, Trainer, Tranter, Granier, Spanier

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Where is the Trapanier family from?

You can see how Trapanier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapanier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trapanier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Trapanier families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trapanier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Trapanier families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Trapanier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapanier 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Trapanier. 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 5 military records available for the last name Trapanier. For the veterans among your Trapanier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapanier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trapanier 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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