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Tappert Family History

Tappert 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, Pappert, Tabbert, Tipper, Napper, Rapport, Tupper, Kappers

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Where is the Tappert family from?

You can see how Tappert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tappert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Tappert families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tappert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tappert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tappert 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 Tappert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tappert. 100% of Tappert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

What Tappert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Tappert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappert 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Tappert. 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 326 military records available for the last name Tappert. For the veterans among your Tappert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tappert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tappert in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tappert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappert 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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