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Tappin Family History

Tappin Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Topping. from the Middle English personal name Tapping from Old English Tæpping a pet form of the Tæppa seen in placenames like Taplow.

See also Tapp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tappin family from?

You can see how Tappin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tappin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Tappin families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tappin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tappin families in 1891.
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What did your Tappin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tappin. 30% of Tappin men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Tappin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tappin were Retired and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    30%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Police Constable
    12%
  • Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

What Tappin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Tappin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tappin. 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 933 military records available for the last name Tappin. For the veterans among your Tappin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tappin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tappin in 1951 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappin 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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