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Taps Family History

Taps 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: Tapp, Kaps, Tams, Taus, Tape, Tays, Tang, Tan, Ras, Papa

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Where is the Taps family from?

You can see how Taps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Taps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Taps families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Taps's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Taps families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taps 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 Taps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foundry Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taps. 100% of Taps men worked as a Foundry Worker.

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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

  • Foundry Worker
    100%

What Taps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Taps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taps 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Taps. 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 183 military records available for the last name Taps. For the veterans among your Taps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taps lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Taps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Taps in 1967 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taps 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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