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Tripton Family History

Tripton 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: Tipton, Brinton, Gritton, Tristan, Skipton, Shipton, Kriston, Rippon

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Where is the Tripton family from?

You can see how Tripton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tripton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tripton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tripton families living in Utah. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tripton's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Tripton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tripton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tripton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tripton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Tripton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tripton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tripton. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tripton. For the veterans among your Tripton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tripton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Tripton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tripton in 1967 was 58, and 54 in 1994.

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