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Triplett Family History

Triplett Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Triplett family from?

You can see how Triplett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triplett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Triplett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Triplett families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Triplett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Triplett families in 1891.
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What did your Triplett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Triplett. 74% of Triplett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Shop Assistant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Triplett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triplett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Triplett. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Triplett. For the veterans among your Triplett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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