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Takvam Family History

Takvam 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: Tatham, Takai, Kvam, Akram, Taira, Alam, Adam, Akbar, Kam, Hallam

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Where is the Takvam family from?

You can see how Takvam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takvam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Takvam family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Takvam's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Takvam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takvam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Takvam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takvam 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Takvam. 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 24 military records available for the last name Takvam. For the veterans among your Takvam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takvam lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Takvam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Takvam in 1956 was 57, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takvam 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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