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Trippett Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): nickname for a schemer or trickster from Middle English tripet(te) trepet(te) ‘trickery evil scheme’ (Old French tripot).

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


Similar surnames: Triplett, Trivett, Rivett, Privett, Cuppett, Tipper, Trickett

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Where is the Trippett family from?

You can see how Trippett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trippett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trippett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Trippett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Trippett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trippett families in 1891.
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What did your Trippett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trippett. 28% of Trippett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Trippett women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trippett were Truck Driver and Proprietor. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Houseworker
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trippett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trippett 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Trippett. 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 470 military records available for the last name Trippett. For the veterans among your Trippett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trippett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Trippett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Trippett in 1953 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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