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Taapken Family History

Taapken Surname 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: Thalken, Taake, Tappen, Bracken, Kampen, Kaake, Haagen, Tapper

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Where is the Taapken family from?

You can see how Taapken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taapken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Taapken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Taapken families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Taapken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Taapken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Taapken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taapken 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Taapken. 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 43 military records available for the last name Taapken. For the veterans among your Taapken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taapken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Taapken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Taapken in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taapken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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