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Tawel Family History

Tawel 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: Tafel, Gawel, Tavel, Tawil, Tawes, Pawel, Gabel, Hamel, Camel, Babel

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Where is the Tawel family from?

You can see how Tawel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tawel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Tawel families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tawel's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Tawel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Tawel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawel 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Tawel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tawel. For the veterans among your Tawel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tawel lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Tawel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tawel in 1997 was 77, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tawel 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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