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Tavelin Family History

Tavelin 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: Gamelin, Tavella, Havlin, Tevlin, Hagelin, Tavel, Avelino, Kaelin

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Where is the Tavelin family from?

You can see how Tavelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavelin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tavelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tavelin families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavelin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tavelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavelin 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 Tavelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tavelin. 100% of Tavelin women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Tavelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Tavelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavelin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tavelin. 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 Tavelin. For the veterans among your Tavelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavelin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Tavelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tavelin in 1962 was 74, and 98 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tavelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavelin 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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