Origins of the Tapster surname

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    In 1921, most Tapsters lived in south-east

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    24 Tapster Travel & migration records
    610 Tapsters found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Tapster

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    Who were Tapsters most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Tapster first names?

    John

    Stephen Edward

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Tapsters

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Tapsters in 1921

    Laundress

    4

    Annuitant

    3

    Assisting In Business

    3

    General Servant

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Tapsters in 1921

    Pianoforte Maker

    6

    Bricklayer

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Clerk

    4

    Hairdresser

    4

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