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Tavens Family History

Tavens 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: Havens, Ravens, Taves, Javens, Raven, Aven, Ovens, Naves, Travers

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Where is the Tavens family from?

You can see how Tavens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tavens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tavens family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tavens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavens 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 Tavens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tavens. 100% of Tavens men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tavens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Tavens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavens 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tavens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tavens. For the veterans among your Tavens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Tavens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tavens in 1966 was 66, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavens 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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