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Tapian Family History

Tapian 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: Tapia, Tappan, Damian, Kaplan, Fabian, Kapitan, Tarin, Lapan, Taran

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Where is the Tapian family from?

You can see how Tapian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tapian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tapian families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tapian's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tapian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Tapian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapian 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 Tapian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tapian. For the veterans among your Tapian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapian lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Tapian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tapian in 1980 was 21, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapian 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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