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Tripney Family History

Tripney Surname Meaning

from a lost or unidentified place whose name has not been explained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tripney family from?

You can see how Tripney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tripney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tripney families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Tripney families living in Cumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tripney's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Tripney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tripney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tripney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tripney. 100% of Tripney 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tripney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tripney 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Tripney. 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 83 military records available for the last name Tripney. For the veterans among your Tripney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tripney lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Tripney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tripney in 1998 was 100, and 73 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tripney 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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