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Tawsen Family History

Tawsen 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: Tawney, Gansen, Tannen, Tansey, Tassin, Aasen, Stassen, Towse, Tangen

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Where is the Tawsen family from?

You can see how Tawsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tawsen families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tawsen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tawsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Tawsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawsen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tawsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tawsen. For the veterans among your Tawsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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