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Tapala Family History

Tapala 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, Kapala, Pala, Rajala, Haapala, Tanaka, Hakala, Takata, Zabala

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Where is the Tapala family from?

You can see how Tapala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tapala families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tapala families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tapala's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tapala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapala 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 52 census records available for the last name Tapala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapala 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Tapala. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tapala. For the veterans among your Tapala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapala lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Tapala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tapala in 1975 was 18, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapala 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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