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Tapelt Family History

Tapelt 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: Tafel, Capel, Topel, Apel, Capell, Stapel, Tavel, Tabet, Oppelt

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Where is the Tapelt family from?

You can see how Tapelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tapelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tapelt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tapelt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tapelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapelt 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 106 census records available for the last name Tapelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapelt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tapelt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tapelt. For the veterans among your Tapelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapelt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Tapelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tapelt in 1967 was 76, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapelt 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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