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Traphagan Family History

Traphagan 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: Traphagen, Raghavan, Trahan, Trachtman, Phagan, Branagan, Rahaman

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Where is the Traphagan family from?

You can see how Traphagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traphagan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Traphagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Traphagan families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Traphagan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Traphagan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traphagan 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 Traphagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Traphagan. 38% of Traphagan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Traphagan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Traphagan were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Traphagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Traphagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traphagan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Traphagan. 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 251 military records available for the last name Traphagan. For the veterans among your Traphagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traphagan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Traphagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Traphagan in 1962 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traphagan 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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