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Tapani Family History

Tapani Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Tapani, the Finnish equivalent of Greek Stephanos, Latin Stephanus (see Steven).

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southwestern Finland and in the Torne Valley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tapani family from?

You can see how Tapani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tapani families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tapani's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tapani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapani 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 Tapani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tapani. 82% of Tapani men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tapani women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tapani were Miner and Waitress.

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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
    82%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Tapani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Tapani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapani 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Tapani. 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 89 military records available for the last name Tapani. For the veterans among your Tapani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tapani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tapani in 1964 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapani 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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