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Trapasso Family History

Trapasso Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from trapasso ‘Maundy Thursday’ presumably applied as a nickname for someone born on that day or otherwise associated with it.

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


Similar surnames: Fracasso, Capasso, Tasso, Capalbo, Capano, Tarallo, Tirabassi, Grasso

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Where is the Trapasso family from?

You can see how Trapasso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trapasso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Trapasso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Trapasso families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Trapasso's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trapasso families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trapasso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trapasso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trapasso. 72% of Trapasso men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Trapasso women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trapasso were Attendant and Clerk. .

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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
    72%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Drop Wirer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trapasso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trapasso 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Trapasso. 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 442 military records available for the last name Trapasso. For the veterans among your Trapasso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trapasso lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Trapasso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trapasso in 1952 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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