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Tapin Family History

Tapin 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: Tarin, Papin, Lapin, Rapin, Tapia, Tappin, Taplin, Gavin, Hain, Tan

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Where is the Tapin family from?

You can see how Tapin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tapin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tapin family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Tapin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Tapin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tapin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tapin. 34% of Tapin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tapin women worked as a Typist.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Merchant
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Tapin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tapin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapin 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Tapin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Tapin. For the veterans among your Tapin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Tapin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tapin in 1970 was 63, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tapin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapin 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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