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Tapio Family History

Tapio Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from Finnish tapio ‘wood; old pine’ originally probably ‘hunting ground’. In Finnish mythology Tapio is the god of the forest and of hunting.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century chiefly in northern Finland.

It was also adopted as an ornamental name in the early 20th century name-changing campaigns.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Tapio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tapio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Tapio families living in California. This was about 62% of all the recorded Tapio's in USA. California had the highest population of Tapio families in 1880.
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What did your Tapio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tapio. 86% of Tapio men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    86%
  • Miner
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tapio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapio 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Tapio. 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 404 military records available for the last name Tapio. For the veterans among your Tapio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapio lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tapio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tapio in 1958 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapio 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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