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Trapkey Family History

Trapkey 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: Trokey, Rapley, Tapley, Trickey, Trahey, Taskey, Truckey, Tracey

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Where is the Trapkey family from?

You can see how Trapkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Trapkey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Trapkey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trapkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trapkey 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 24 census records available for the last name Trapkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapkey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Trapkey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Trapkey. For the veterans among your Trapkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapkey lifespan?

Average Trapkey life expectancy in 1982 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trapkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trapkey 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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