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Taple Family History

Taple 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: Staple, Maple, Yaple, Tappe, Tapley, Caple, Tagle, Tape, Kaple, Waple

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Where is the Taple family from?

You can see how Taple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Taple family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Taple's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Taple families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taple 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 496 census records available for the last name Taple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taple 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Taple. 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 115 military records available for the last name Taple. For the veterans among your Taple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taple lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Taple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Taple in 1978 was 59, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taple 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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