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Tripod Family History

Tripod 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: Tripodi, Tripp, Tripoli, Tripi, Tribou, Trigo, Trippe, Troy, Prior

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Where is the Tripod family from?

You can see how Tripod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tripod family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tripod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tripod family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tripod's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Tripod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tripod 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 Tripod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tripod. 100% of Tripod women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Tripod family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Tripod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tripod 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tripod. 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 210 military records available for the last name Tripod. For the veterans among your Tripod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tripod lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Tripod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tripod in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tripod

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tripod 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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