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Tappero Family History

Tappero 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: Tapper, Tipper, Napper, Tupper, Kappers, Kapper, Sapper, Tepper

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Where is the Tappero family from?

You can see how Tappero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappero family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tappero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tappero family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tappero's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tappero families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tappero 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 Tappero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tappero. 36% of Tappero men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Tappero women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tappero were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    58%
  • Stenographer
    43%

What Tappero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Tappero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappero 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Tappero. 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 127 military records available for the last name Tappero. For the veterans among your Tappero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappero lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tappero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tappero in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappero 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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