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Tappiner Family History

Tappiner 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: Tapper, Tappin, Nappier, Tanner, Tipper, Napper, Trainer, Napier

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Where is the Tappiner family from?

You can see how Tappiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappiner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Tappiner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Tappiner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tappiner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tappiner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tappiner 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 18 census records available for the last name Tappiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappiner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tappiner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tappiner. For the veterans among your Tappiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappiner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappiner 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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