Origins of the Tappenden surname
About the Tappendens
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Interesting facts about Tappenden
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tappenden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Tappendens most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Tappendens.
What are the most common Tappenden first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Tappendens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tappendens in 1921
Dressmaker
18
Laundress
18
Housekeeper
12
General Servant Domestic
10
Domestic Servant
7
Common male occupations for Tappendens in 1921
General Labourer
26
Carman
14
Carpenter
11
Plasterer
11
Grocer
10
