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Tapking Family History

Tapking 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: Hacking, Tipping, Topping, Tappin, Taplin, Lapping, Rapkin, Taing

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Where is the Tapking family from?

You can see how Tapking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapking family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tapking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tapking families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tapking's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tapking families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapking 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 181 census records available for the last name Tapking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapking 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Tapking. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tapking. For the veterans among your Tapking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapking lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Tapking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tapking in 1976 was 83, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapking 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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