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Trapala Family History

Trapala 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: Rajala, Haapala, Takala, Trapani, Kapala, Strabala, Pala, Rantala

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Trapala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapala 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Trapala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Trapala. For the veterans among your Trapala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapala lifespan?

Average Trapala life expectancy in 1995 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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