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Tawber Family History

Tawber 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: Tauber, Taber, Tabbert, Tanner, Tanzer, Barber, Hawker, Faber, Kamber

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Where is the Tawber family from?

You can see how Tawber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tawber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tawber families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tawber's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tawber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tawber 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 54 census records available for the last name Tawber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawber 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tawber. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tawber. For the veterans among your Tawber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tawber lifespan?

Average Tawber life expectancy in 1979 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tawber 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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