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Tavera Family History

Tavera Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Tabera a habitational name from Tabera in Salamanca province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Tavera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tavera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tavera family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavera's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tavera families in 1911.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tavera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavera 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Tavera. 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 70 military records available for the last name Tavera. For the veterans among your Tavera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavera lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tavera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tavera in 1964 was 63, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavera 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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