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Tappay Family History

Tappay 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, Tappy, Tapper, Tapp, Pappa, Pappan, Kappas, Cappa, Tappe

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Where is the Tappay family from?

You can see how Tappay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappay family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Tappay family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tappay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Tappay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Tappay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tappay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tappay. For the veterans among your Tappay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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