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Tapanila Family History

Tapanila 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: Papania, Anania, Kapadia, Takala, Papalia, Hanania, Tapia, Tamanaha

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Where is the Tapanila family from?

You can see how Tapanila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapanila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tapanila families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tapanila's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Tapanila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapanila 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 129 census records available for the last name Tapanila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapanila 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Tapanila. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tapanila. For the veterans among your Tapanila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapanila lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tapanila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tapanila in 1965 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tapanila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapanila 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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