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Trappan Family History

Trappan 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: Tappan, Trapp, Trahan, Pappan, Rappa, Trapani, Tappen, Tappin, Trappe

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Where is the Trappan family from?

You can see how Trappan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trappan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trappan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Trappan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Trappan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Trappan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trappan 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 Trappan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trappan. 100% of Trappan women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Trappan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Trappan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trappan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Trappan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Trappan. For the veterans among your Trappan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trappan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Trappan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trappan in 1988 was 81, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trappan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trappan 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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