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Tappany Family History

Tappany 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: Tappan, Pappan, Campany, Tappen, Tappin, Tappy, Pappano, Albany

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Where is the Tappany family from?

You can see how Tappany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tappany families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Tappany families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tappany's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Tappany families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Tappany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappany 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tappany. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tappany. For the veterans among your Tappany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappany lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Tappany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tappany in 1970 was 75, and 82 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappany 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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