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Tappmeyer Family History

Tappmeyer 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, Rappleye, Kammeyer, Dallmeyer, Altmeyer, Kallmeyer, Kampmeier

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Where is the Tappmeyer family from?

You can see how Tappmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tappmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Tappmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 79% of all the recorded Tappmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tappmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tappmeyer 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 Tappmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tappmeyer. 100% of Tappmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Tappmeyer women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • House Work
    25%

What Tappmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Tappmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappmeyer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tappmeyer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Tappmeyer. For the veterans among your Tappmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tappmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tappmeyer in 1963 was 88, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappmeyer 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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