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Thrapp Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Throop .

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


Similar surnames: Trepp, Trapp, Trappe, Trupp, Throop, Trace, Knapp, Trippe, Thane

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Where is the Thrapp family from?

You can see how Thrapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thrapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thrapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 57 Thrapp families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Thrapp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thrapp families in 1880.
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What did your Thrapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thrapp. 27% of Thrapp men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Thrapp women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thrapp were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thrapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thrapp 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Thrapp. 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 412 military records available for the last name Thrapp. For the veterans among your Thrapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thrapp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thrapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thrapp in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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