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Tape Family History

Tape Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Tepe. English (Cornwall): variant of Tapp. West African (Ivory Coast; Tapé): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tape family from?

You can see how Tape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tape family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tape families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Tape families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Tape's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tape families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tape surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tape ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tape. 100% of Tape men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tape 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Tape. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tape. For the veterans among your Tape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tape lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tape in 1962 was 73, and 96 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tape 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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