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Tavish Family History

Tavish 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: Stavish, Tavis, Avis, Travis, Tash, Barish, Savich, Fabish, Danish

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Where is the Tavish family from?

You can see how Tavish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tavish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tavish families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavish's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tavish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavish 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Tavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavish 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Tavish. 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 287 military records available for the last name Tavish. For the veterans among your Tavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavish lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Tavish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tavish in 1981 was 53, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavish 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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