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Taswell Family History

Taswell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tanswell apparently a habitational name from an unidentified or lost place called Daneswell probably named with Old English wella ‘well, spring, stream’ as the final element

though the origin of the placename cannot be certain due to a lack of medieval forms.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Taswell family from?

You can see how Taswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Taswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Taswell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Taswell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Taswell families in 1891.
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What did your Taswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taswell. 40% of Taswell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Taswell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taswell were Farmer and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taswell 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Taswell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Taswell. For the veterans among your Taswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taswell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Taswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Taswell in 1966 was 86, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taswell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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