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Tawns Family History

Tawns Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tawes, Towns, Tang, Tan, Tann, Mains, Hans, Gans, Tano, Towne

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Where is the Tawns family from?

You can see how Tawns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tawns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Tawns families living in Alabama. This was about 61% of all the recorded Tawns's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tawns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tawns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tawns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tawns. 100% of Tawns men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Tawns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawns 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Tawns. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tawns. For the veterans among your Tawns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tawns lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Tawns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tawns in 1989 was 79, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tawns 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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