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Tawley Family History

Tawley 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: Hawley, Fawley, Tawney, Talley, Pawley, Lawley, Tapley, Gawley

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Where is the Tawley family from?

You can see how Tawley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tawley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tawley families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tawley's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Tawley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tawley 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 193 census records available for the last name Tawley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tawley. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tawley. For the veterans among your Tawley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tawley lifespan?

Average Tawley life expectancy in 1983 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tawley 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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