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Trappe Family History

Trappe Surname Meaning

German and Irish: variant of Trapp. This is the usual spelling of the name in Ireland where it has been established since the 16th century.

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


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Where is the Trappe family from?

You can see how Trappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trappe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trappe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Trappe families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trappe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trappe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trappe 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 Trappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trappe. 20% of Trappe men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Trappe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trappe were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Trappe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trappe 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Trappe. 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 Trappe. For the veterans among your Trappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trappe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Trappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Trappe in 1957 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trappe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trappe 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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