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Tapperson Family History

Tapperson 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: Apperson, Gasperson, Jepperson, Casperson, Jasperson, Epperson

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Where is the Tapperson family from?

You can see how Tapperson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapperson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tapperson families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tapperson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tapperson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tapperson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Tapperson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapperson 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Tapperson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tapperson. For the veterans among your Tapperson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapperson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Tapperson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tapperson in 1981 was 75, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapperson 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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