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Tavs Family History

Tavs 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: Tams, Taus, Taves, Tavis, Tays, Tang, Tan, Ras, Bass, Mars

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Where is the Tavs family from?

You can see how Tavs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tavs families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavs's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tavs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tavs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tavs. 100% of Tavs women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Tavs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavs 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tavs. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tavs. For the veterans among your Tavs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Tavs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tavs in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavs 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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