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Tapor Family History

Tapor 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: Tabor, Topor, Tator, Thor, Major, Tao, Capo, Kapoor, Tatar, Amor

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Where is the Tapor family from?

You can see how Tapor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tapor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Tapor family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Tapor's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Tapor families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Tapor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapor 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tapor. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tapor. For the veterans among your Tapor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Tapor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tapor in 1960 was 62, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapor 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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