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Tapoff Family History

Tapoff 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: Danoff, Turoff, Tarnoff, Janoff, Sadoff, Taff, Kanoff, Madoff, Popoff

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Where is the Tapoff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapoff 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 5 census records available for the last name Tapoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapoff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tapoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tapoff. For the veterans among your Tapoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Tapoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tapoff in 1968 was 47, and 78 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapoff 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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