Origins of the Tapping surname
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Interesting facts about Tapping
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tapping surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.
Who were Tappings most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Tappings.
What are the most common Tapping first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tappings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tappings in 1921
Dressmaker
26
General Servant Domestic
20
Lace Maker
14
Lacemaker
12
Laundress
12
Common male occupations for Tappings in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
24
Farmer
23
Farm Labourer
22
Farmers Son
21
Vintner
18
