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Tavins Family History

Tavins 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: Javins, Havins, Tavis, Cavins, Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Tarin, Mains

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Where is the Tavins family from?

You can see how Tavins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tavins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tavins families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tavins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tavins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Tavins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavins 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tavins. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tavins. For the veterans among your Tavins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavins lifespan?

Average Tavins life expectancy in 2003 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavins 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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