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Taipale Family History

Taipale 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: Tipple, Papale, Temple, Taira, Apple, Vitale, Tanabe, Faille, Spinale

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Where is the Taipale family from?

You can see how Taipale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taipale family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Taipale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Taipale family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Taipale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Taipale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taipale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Taipale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taipale. 38% of Taipale men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Taipale women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Taipale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Taipale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taipale 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Taipale. 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 202 military records available for the last name Taipale. For the veterans among your Taipale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taipale lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Taipale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Taipale in 1961 was 53, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taipale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taipale 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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