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Tzavelas Family History

Tzavelas 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: Taveras, Favela, Travers, Tavella, Savela, Tavera, Tavel, Avelar

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Tzavelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tzavelas 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tzavelas. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Tzavelas. For the veterans among your Tzavelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tzavelas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Tzavelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tzavelas in 1970 was 43, and 61 in 1979.

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