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Tapey Family History

Tapey 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: Tapley, Tarpey, Tacey, Tape, Tappy, Taney, Carey, Tafel, Paley, Capel

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Where is the Tapey family from?

You can see how Tapey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tapey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tapey families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tapey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tapey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Tapey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tapey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tapey. For the veterans among your Tapey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Tapey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tapey in 1992 was 82, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapey 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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