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Taves Family History

Taves Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Tewes.

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


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Where is the Taves family from?

You can see how Taves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Taves families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Taves's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Taves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Taves. 100% of Taves men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Taves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taves 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Taves. 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 388 military records available for the last name Taves. For the veterans among your Taves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Taves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Taves in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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