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Tappey Family History

Tappey 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: Tapper, Tappe, Tapley, Tarpey, Tappen, Tappy, Happe, Tipper, Kappel

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Where is the Tappey family from?

You can see how Tappey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tappey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tappey families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tappey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tappey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tappey 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 290 census records available for the last name Tappey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappey 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Tappey. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tappey. For the veterans among your Tappey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Tappey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tappey in 1971 was 72, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappey 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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