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Taven Family History

Taven 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: Raven, Aven, Laven, Tavel, Haven, Caven, Taves, Gavin, Tan, Hagen

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Where is the Taven family from?

You can see how Taven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taven family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Taven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Taven family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Taven's in USA. New York had the highest population of Taven families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taven 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 118 census records available for the last name Taven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taven 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Taven. 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 5 military records available for the last name Taven. For the veterans among your Taven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taven lifespan?

Average Taven life expectancy in 2003 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taven 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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