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Tawrs Family History

Tawrs 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: Tawes, Taira, Mars, Takes, Baars, Taras, Tarr, Barrs, Tara, Towers

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Where is the Tawrs family from?

You can see how Tawrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawrs family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Tawrs families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Tawrs family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tawrs's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Tawrs families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tawrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Tawrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawrs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tawrs. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tawrs. For the veterans among your Tawrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tawrs lifespan?

Average Tawrs life expectancy in 1975 was 87 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 Tawrs 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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