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Tapendorf Family History

Tapendorf 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: Sagendorf, Arensdorf, Ohlendorf, Hattendorf, Altendorf, Langendorf

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Where is the Tapendorf family from?

You can see how Tapendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapendorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tapendorf family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tapendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tapendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapendorf 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 25 census records available for the last name Tapendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapendorf 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tapendorf. 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 66 military records available for the last name Tapendorf. For the veterans among your Tapendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapendorf lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Tapendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tapendorf in 1979 was 24, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapendorf 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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