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Tapas Family History

Tapas 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: Papas, Taras, Tamas, Papa, Karas, Vadas, Apa, Maras, Faas, Tatar

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Where is the Tapas family from?

You can see how Tapas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tapas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Tapas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tapas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tapas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapas 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 79 census records available for the last name Tapas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapas 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Tapas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tapas. For the veterans among your Tapas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Tapas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tapas in 1970 was 85, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapas 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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