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Triplette Family History

Triplette 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: Triplett, Trippett, Triplet, Trivette, Violette, Trivett, Roulette

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Where is the Triplette family from?

You can see how Triplette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triplette family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Triplette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Triplette families living in Virginia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Triplette's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Triplette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Triplette 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 Triplette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Triplette. 31% of Triplette men worked as an Operator and 43% of Triplette women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Triplette were Farming and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Triplette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Triplette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triplette 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Triplette. 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 183 military records available for the last name Triplette. For the veterans among your Triplette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triplette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Triplette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Triplette in 1960 was 61, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Triplette 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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