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Tavaska Family History

Tavaska 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: Talaska, Tanaka, Savasta, Trzaska, Galaska, Tabaka, Laska, Kraska

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Where is the Tavaska family from?

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

What Tavaska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Tavaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavaska 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tavaska. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tavaska. For the veterans among your Tavaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavaska lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Tavaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tavaska in 1976 was 63, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavaska 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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