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Tripoli Family History

Tripoli Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Tripoli in Libya a placename of Greek origin meaning ‘triple city’.

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


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Where is the Tripoli family from?

You can see how Tripoli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tripoli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tripoli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tripoli families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tripoli's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tripoli families in 1880.
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What did your Tripoli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tripoli. 37% of Tripoli men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Tripoli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tripoli were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Operator
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Seamstress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tripoli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tripoli 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Tripoli. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Tripoli. For the veterans among your Tripoli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tripoli lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tripoli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tripoli in 1958 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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