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Tappehorn Family History

Tappehorn 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: Taphorn, Tapper, Sagehorn, Tappen, Rappaport, Thorn, Tipper

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Where is the Tappehorn family from?

You can see how Tappehorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappehorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tappehorn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tappehorn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tappehorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tappehorn 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 85 census records available for the last name Tappehorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappehorn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tappehorn. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tappehorn. For the veterans among your Tappehorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappehorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Tappehorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tappehorn in 1963 was 83, and 82 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappehorn 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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