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Tripplett Name Meaning

English: variant of Triplett . This form of the surname is not found in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Triplett, Trippett, Triplet, Tippett, Tipple, Trivett, Tribolet

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Where is the Tripplett family from?

You can see how Tripplett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tripplett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tripplett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Tripplett families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Tripplett's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tripplett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tripplett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tripplett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tripplett. 36% of Tripplett men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Tripplett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tripplett were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tripplett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tripplett 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tripplett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 209 military records available for the last name Tripplett. For the veterans among your Tripplett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tripplett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tripplett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tripplett in 1959 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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