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Tappy Family History

Tappy Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Tappin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tappy family from?

You can see how Tappy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tappy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Tappy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tappy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tappy families in 1911.
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What did your Tappy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tappy. 31% of Tappy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tappy women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Attorney
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tappy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tappy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappy 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Tappy. 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 278 military records available for the last name Tappy. For the veterans among your Tappy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappy lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Tappy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tappy in 1942 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappy 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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