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Trappler Family History

Trappler Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kappler, Tapper, Wappler, Traxler, Frappier, Appler, Trappe, Apple

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Where is the Trappler family from?

You can see how Trappler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trappler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trappler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Trappler families living in Montana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Trappler's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Trappler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trappler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trappler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tape Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trappler. 100% of Trappler women worked as a Tape Weaver. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tape Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Trappler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trappler 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Trappler. 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 80 military records available for the last name Trappler. For the veterans among your Trappler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trappler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Trappler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trappler in 1971 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

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