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Tappendorf Family History

Tappendorf Name 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: Hattendorf, Altendorf, Langendorf, Allendorf, Sagendorf, Tessendorf

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Where is the Tappendorf family from?

You can see how Tappendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tappendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tappendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Tappendorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tappendorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tappendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tappendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tappendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tappendorf. 34% of Tappendorf men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Tappendorf women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Tappendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Tappendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tappendorf 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Tappendorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Tappendorf. For the veterans among your Tappendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tappendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tappendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tappendorf in 1963 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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