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Tape Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Tepe . English (Cornwall): variant of Tapp . West African (Ivory Coast; Tapé): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Tade, Tappe, Rape, Lape, Tapp, Pape, Tarr, Napp, Krape, Race

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Where is the Tape family from?

You can see how Tape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tape family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tape families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Tape families living in Cornwall. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tape's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tape families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tape surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tape ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tape. 40% of Tape men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Tape women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tape were Retired and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Brewers Clerk
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tape 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Tape. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Tape. For the veterans among your Tape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tape lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tape in 1962 was 73, and 96 in 2004.

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