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Tapely Family History

Tapely 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, Tally, Gately, Capell, Stapel, Tapley

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Where is the Tapely family from?

You can see how Tapely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tapely family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tapely's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tapely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapely 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 59 census records available for the last name Tapely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapely 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tapely. 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 Tapely. For the veterans among your Tapely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapely lifespan?

Average Tapely life expectancy in 1992 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapely 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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