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Trapwell Family History

Trapwell 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: Trapnell, Treadwell, Bradwell, Bramwell, Trowell, Trammell, Capwell

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Where is the Trapwell family from?

You can see how Trapwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trapwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Trapwell families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Trapwell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Trapwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trapwell 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 151 census records available for the last name Trapwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapwell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Trapwell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Trapwell. For the veterans among your Trapwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapwell lifespan?

Average Trapwell life expectancy in 1966 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trapwell 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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