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Tapaila Family History

Tapaila 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: Takala, Tapia, Kapala, April, Taira, Palla, Araiza, Pala, Rajala

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Where is the Tapaila family from?

You can see how Tapaila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapaila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tapaila family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Tapaila's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Tapaila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapaila 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 6 census records available for the last name Tapaila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapaila 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tapaila. 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 Tapaila. For the veterans among your Tapaila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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