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Tappa Family History

Tappa 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: Tapp, Pappa, Cappa, Tappe, Nappa, Tapia, Zappa, Rappa, Tappan, Gappa

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Where is the Tappa family from?

You can see how Tappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tappa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tappa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tappa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tappa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tappa 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 Tappa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tappa. 36% of Tappa men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Delivery Boy
    15%

What Tappa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Tappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappa 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Tappa. 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 235 military records available for the last name Tappa. For the veterans among your Tappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tappa in 1965 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tappa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappa 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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