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Tavendall Family History

Tavendall 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: Arendall, Kendall, Tindall, Sandall, Baxendale, Ravenell, Rubendall

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Where is the Tavendall family from?

You can see how Tavendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavendall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Tavendall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Tavendall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavendall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tavendall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Tavendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavendall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tavendall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tavendall. For the veterans among your Tavendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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