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Trapman Family History

Trapman 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: Rahman, Trueman, Rayman, Radman, Brayman, Truman, Raman, Trahan

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Where is the Trapman family from?

You can see how Trapman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trapman families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Trapman families living in Surrey. This was about 70% of all the recorded Trapman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Trapman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trapman 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 Trapman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trapman. 100% of Trapman women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Trapman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Trapman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapman 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Trapman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Trapman. For the veterans among your Trapman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Trapman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trapman in 1959 was 43, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trapman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trapman 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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