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![Show Contents]() Tappen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Early Origins of the Tappen familyThe surname Tappen was first found in East Prussia, where the name Tepper came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Early History of the Tappen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tappen research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1768, 1836 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Tappen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tappen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tepper, Teper, Teppere, Teppers, Tepperes, Tepers, Tepere, Tepperr, Teeper, Teppeer, Teppe, Tepperman and many more. Early Notables of the Tappen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tappen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Tappen familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States, and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..
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- Thomas Tappen, American politician, Member of New York State Senate Middle District, 1797-98 1
- John B. C. Tappen, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1908 1
- Gabriel Tappen, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Onondaga County, 1833 1
- Christopher Tappen, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Ulster County, 1788-90; Postmaster at Kingston, New York, 1793; Member of New York State Senate Middle District, 1796-97, 1798-99 1
- Abraham B. Tappen, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Westchester County 1st District, 1858 1
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