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Tlapa Family History

Tlapa 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: Lapa, Papa, Apa, Lala, Lada, Trapp, Tata, Lipa, Lapan, Plapp

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Where is the Tlapa family from?

You can see how Tlapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tlapa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tlapa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Tlapa families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tlapa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tlapa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tlapa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tlapa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tlapa. 100% of Tlapa men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Tlapa women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Tlapa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Tlapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tlapa 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Tlapa. 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 75 military records available for the last name Tlapa. For the veterans among your Tlapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tlapa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tlapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tlapa in 1964 was 89, and 77 in 2004.

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