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Taplett Family History

Taplett 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: Hazlett, Tollett, Triplett, Pallett, Tapley, Targett, Tallent, Plett

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Where is the Taplett family from?

You can see how Taplett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taplett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Taplett families living in South Dakota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Taplett's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Taplett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taplett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Taplett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taplett. 60% of Taplett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Taplett women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Taplett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Taplett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taplett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Taplett. 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 263 military records available for the last name Taplett. For the veterans among your Taplett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taplett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Taplett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Taplett in 1947 was 37, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taplett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taplett 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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