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Tavile Family History

Tavile 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: Aviles, Avila, Saville, Saile, Faile, Vasile, Davila, Tavel, Baile

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Where is the Tavile family from?

You can see how Tavile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavile family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tavile families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavile's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tavile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Tavile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavile 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tavile. 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 Tavile. For the veterans among your Tavile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavile lifespan?

Average Tavile life expectancy in 1969 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavile 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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