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Tapster Family History

Tapster Surname Meaning

From Middle English tap(p)ester(e) ‘tavern-keeper beer-seller’ (Old English tæppestere). This word, the feminine form of Tapper, originally denoted a female beer-seller. Some early bearers may belong with (2).

From Middle English tapicer tapis(t)ere ‘maker or seller of tapestries or figured cloth’ (Old French tapicer).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tapster family from?

You can see how Tapster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tapster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tapster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Tapster families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Tapster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tapster families in 1891.
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What did your Tapster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tapster. 78% of Tapster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tapster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tapster 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tapster. 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 123 military records available for the last name Tapster. For the veterans among your Tapster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tapster lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Tapster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tapster in 1977 was 98, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tapster 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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