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Tapany Family History

Tapany 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: Takano, Lapan, Taran, Tapley, Barany, Campany, Papay, Trapani, Capano

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Where is the Tapany family from?

You can see how Tapany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapany family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tapany family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tapany's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tapany families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapany 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 3 census records available for the last name Tapany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapany 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tapany. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tapany. For the veterans among your Tapany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapany lifespan?

Average Tapany life expectancy in 2004 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapany 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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