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Tappscott Family History

Tappscott 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: Tapscott, Talcott, Wainscott, Arscott, Truscott, Trescott, Rappaport

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Where is the Tappscott family from?

You can see how Tappscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappscott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tappscott families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tappscott family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tappscott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tappscott families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Tappscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappscott 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 immigration records available for the last name Tappscott. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tappscott. For the veterans among your Tappscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappscott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tappscott 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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