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Taperell Family History

Taperell 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: Averill, Cantrell, Tyrrell, Abrell, Mackrell, Deverell, Ravenell

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Where is the Taperell family from?

You can see how Taperell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taperell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Taperell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Taperell families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Taperell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Taperell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taperell 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 Taperell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, At School and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Taperell. 50% of Taperell men worked as an At School and 87% of Taperell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taperell were General Labourer and Bank Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • At School
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Bank Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taperell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taperell 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Taperell. 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 65 military records available for the last name Taperell. For the veterans among your Taperell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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