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Tapola Family History

Tapola 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: Parola, Pola, Napoli, Hakola, Raiola, Tafolla, Faiola, Takala, Arola

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Where is the Tapola family from?

You can see how Tapola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tapola family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tapola's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Tapola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapola 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 Tapola ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tapola. 100% of Tapola 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%

What Tapola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Tapola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapola 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Tapola. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tapola. For the veterans among your Tapola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tapola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tapola in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapola 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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