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Tapien Family History

Tapien 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: Sapien, Zapien, Tappen, Marien, Tarin, Napier, Tapper, Tippen, Papin

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Where is the Tapien family from?

You can see how Tapien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tapien families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tapien's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tapien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapien 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 28 census records available for the last name Tapien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapien 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tapien. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tapien. For the veterans among your Tapien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapien lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapien 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tapien

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