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Thapa Family History

Thapa Surname Meaning

Nepali: name found among Chhetris (see Chhetri) and among the Magar people.

Originally a warrior rank of the former Khasa kingdom in present-day Nepal.

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


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You can see how Thapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thapa family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Thapa families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thapa's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Thapa families in 1851.
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There are 25 census records available for the last name Thapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thapa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Thapa. 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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What is the average Thapa lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Thapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thapa in 1998 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

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