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Tawter Family History

Tawter 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: Lawter, Vawter, Tarter, Cater, Master, Tanner, Alter, Ganter, Easter

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Where is the Tawter family from?

You can see how Tawter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tawter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tawter families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Tawter's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tawter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tawter 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 19 census records available for the last name Tawter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawter 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 Tawter. 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 Tawter. For the veterans among your Tawter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tawter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Tawter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tawter in 1974 was 88, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tawter 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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