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Tavie Family History

Tavie 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: Davie, Tavis, Gavin, David, Marie, Cave, Savin, Lavin, Nave, Savoie

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Where is the Tavie family from?

You can see how Tavie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tavie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tavie family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tavie's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tavie families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Tavie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tavie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tavie. For the veterans among your Tavie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Tavie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tavie in 1966 was 62, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavie 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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