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Thapper Family History

Thapper 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: Tapper, Happe, Harper, Tipper, Clapper, Hopper, Knapper, Napper

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Where is the Thapper family from?

You can see how Thapper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thapper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thapper family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Thapper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thapper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thapper 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 11 census records available for the last name Thapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thapper 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Thapper. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thapper. For the veterans among your Thapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thapper lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Thapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thapper in 1960 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thapper 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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